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larpetrey
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

 
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RachelW33
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify why you can't file?  Please tell us what kind of error you are encountering so that we can assist you.

 

Or, you can contact support: How do I contact TurboTax?

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larpetrey
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

I can not pull up my 2024 tax return that I have save to file or make changes. I am on windows 11

and have opened it 3 times before to make changes.

 

A window comes up"error in opening tax return"  When I click on "OK" it just start me a new return.

 

 

 

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MarilynG1
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

It's possible that Windows BitLocker may be blocking you from receiving TurboTax updates properly. 

 

Here's more info on how to suspend Windows BitLocker.

 

If this doesn't resolve your issue, please let us know and we'll try to help.

 

You can also Contact TurboTax Support.

 

@larpetrey 

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larpetrey
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

I get updates. I have my 2024 return ready to file, but can not open it. All it says is "error on opening

tax return" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MaryK4
Expert Alumni

error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

Try to click Okay from that screen, then Open from the next one.  Use my #1 first, if that does not work or you do not see it, try #2. @larpetrey 

 

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larpetrey
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

It only comes up "start a new return" 

MaryK4
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error opening tax file on 2024 taxes

Can you click on Find a Tax File (#2)?  You should get a popup box with TurboTax files.  You can also type "TurboTax" or ".tax" in the Windows search to try to locate the file. @larpetrey 

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