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Level 2
Mar 13, 2026 5:35 PM UTC
Question

Creating a .tax file

I'm starting my 2025 return by trying to import by importing my 2024 return, but I have it saved only as a PDF file, and it will accept only a .tax file. 
But I still have my 2024 return on the laptop (mac). Can I use this program to create a .tax 2024 file for importing? If so, how do it do it?

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    Mar 13, 2026 6:04 PM UTC

    Yes that should work.   Launch the 2024 program, let it update,  and see if you can get your 2024 return to open up in it.   Then save it, File-Save.   Then try to transfer it into 2025.   People are having trouble transferring 2024 in Mac.   Several ways to fix it.  A lot of people get it to work by just closing the 2025 program and transferring again.   

    Level 2
    Mar 13, 2026 6:59 PM UTC

    Closing out the 2025 program and reopening it worked. I guess that's the equivalent of "unplug the device for :30 seconds and plug it back in. 😂 Thanks.