topic I have been using TT deluxe on an iMac, but with a virtual windows set up for the actual TT program. Can I use the Mac version of TT to access my old returns and info? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I have been using TT deluxe on an iMac, but with a virtual windows set up for the actual TT program. Can I use the Mac version of TT to access my old returns and info?

harryandlindadea — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:19:25 GMT

The virtual windows set up has been compromised. I'm trying to find an easy workaround by using the Mac version of TT.

Re: I have been using TT deluxe on an iMac, but with a virtual windows set up for the actual TT program. Can I use the Mac version of TT to access my old returns and info?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:30:43 GMT

Yes if you have the file ending in .tax2019, .tax2018, etc. you can open it in either the windows or Mac program. You need the same year program installed. And you can transfer the prior year .tax file into either program or into the Online version.

After you get the program installed the first thing to do before you open your tax return is to update the program and install any state programs you had. Then open your file. So you first might need to start a fake return to be able to download the state program (go to FILE - NEW TAX RETURN)

Then go to FILE -Open and find your return.

Re: I have been using TT deluxe on an iMac, but with a virtual windows set up for the actual TT program. Can I use the Mac version of TT to access my old returns and info?

macuser_22 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:44:47 GMT

@harryandlindadea wrote:
The virtual windows set up has been compromised. I'm trying to find an easy workaround by using the Mac version of TT.

If you are asking if you can use Mac 2020 to open past years tax files, then NO. A tax file can only be opened with the software version for that year (i.e. a .tax 2018 data file requires having the 2018 TurboTax software installed to open it.) The laws change each year so each year is a new and separate product. The Windows or Mac .tax files are interchangeable however for any given year.