topic Re: Temp taxfile in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Temp taxfile

Fit2 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:28:35 GMT

I am using desktop 2023 deluxe edition and saving file to flash drive. I do file save as after opening a tax file and save it to flash drive. After that any updates are only saving as a temp file on the flash drive and not updating the permanent fil3 on the flash drive. Again desktop TurboTax d3luxe 2023 on windows 11.

Re: Temp taxfile

Mike9241 — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:26:03 GMT

surprised because the windows registry should have the location of both the original and your backup (but not the Turbotax backup which always starts with a ~) Both should be displayed when you open the desktop app. to skirt the issue go to the location on your hard drive where the original is stored (see below). Usually c:\users\user name\documents\turbotax and double click on it. That should create a registry entry and the file should pop up the next time you open Turbotax. there should be two files one without the tilde (~) which is the original file and one with the ~ which is the backup Tubitax creates when opening the file. if there are no such files on your hard drive that would indicate that the original and your backup are only on the flash drive. the Turbotax backup is likely there also.

if all the files are on the thumb drive and you prefer the original to be on your computer's hard drive, you can copy and paste it anywhere on your computer, Then double-click to open it and create a registry entry. once satisfied close Turbotax without saving. It should still be where you put it. Once satisfied that that's the copy you want to work on further delete the copy from the flash drive to avoid confusion over which to use.

Re: Temp taxfile

Fit2 — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:06:00 GMT

The issue is that the tilde file and the non tilde file do not contain the same info. The tilde file has the most up to date info but the non tilde file is not updated.

Shouldn't the non tilde file update upon closing as well? That way you have a backup and inundated original file.

Re: Temp taxfile

Fit2 — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:09:07 GMT

R eply Should have read

The issue is that the tilde file and the non tilde file do not contain the same info. The tilde file has the most up to date info but the non tilde file is not updated.

Shouldn't the non tilde file update upon closing as well? That way you have a backup and updated original file.

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