All the software makers should release a reader that allows for old returns to be read and printed.
And all those - on this thread and elsewhere - who say "You should have..." obviously don't understand that problems arise requiring a means to remedy.
I tried to resurrect an old computer running Windows XP in order to try to print old my old tax returns (needed for a reason, but none of anyone's business what that reason is), installed the programs (as I had the old CDs), but a) couldn't get the software to even run, b) when I could get the program to run in some cases it required activation and the Intuit link no longer worked, and c) if I could get past these issues, I couldn't get the program to correctly read my returns because the state modules were no longer available.
So yup, I agree: it sucks. But I do confess to being somewhat surprised. This lack of archival returns support won't matter to the IRS if one is on the hook for something that goes back more than just a few years.
My summation: it not only sucks, it's utter BS. Intuit (and other tax software sellers) got its money. The IRS will figure out a way to get its money. And, as always, we are the ones left holding the bag.
