You can open the pdf file without needing the program installed. You should always save your return both ways as the .tax2015 file and the pdf file.
If you have the .tax2012 file and can't get the program, you could try the TaxPrinter service (not connected with Turbo Tax) at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
http://www.taxprinter.com">http://www.taxprinter.com</a>
They might be expensive and it is probably not safe to email tax returns back and forth Their Website says…….
We read most federal and state files (Windows and Macintosh) from years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013... Known exceptions are TurboTax 1997 and TaxCut 2005 files which we can't read for technical reasons.
OR get a copy from the IRS -
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript">http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript</a>
