Can I copy the file data of the 2018 taxes and copy it to the newly reinstalled 2018 turbo tax on my new computer?

[DoninGA]

Yes, the tax data that has a file extension of .tax2018 can be used with the 2018 TurboTax software on the new computer.  Copy the data file to the TurboTax folder in the Documents directory.

[mcbride57]

can i get a copy

[DoninGA]

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@mcbride57 wrote:

can i get a copy

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To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

[Phil Grant]

The instructions given were completely bogus.  The file is not shown in the directory and when found through search only allow printing or downloading to a pdf at the same location.

[DoninGA]

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@Phil Grant wrote:

The instructions given were completely bogus.  The file is not shown in the directory and when found through search only allow printing or downloading to a pdf at the same location.

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What file do you need?  What are you trying to do? 

The default download location on a Windows based computer is the Download directory, unless the default is changed by the user.

The PDF is the tax return that can be opened by any PDF viewer.

Do you need the tax data file from the online edition to open with the TurboTax software installed on your computer?

To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download .tax file