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New Member
posted Apr 3, 2024 11:19:33 AM

How do I open .tax2021 files if I do not have the desktop software for it anymore?

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Level 15
Apr 3, 2024 11:21:55 AM

Either reinstall the 2021 program 

OR you could try the TaxPrinter service to convert a .tax file to pdf at
https://www.taxprinter.com


They might be expensive and it is probably not safe to email tax returns back and forth. They are not related to Turbo Tax. I see it says federal is $44.99 and Federal + state is $79.99.

Level 15
Apr 3, 2024 11:23:06 AM
Expert Alumni
Apr 3, 2024 11:24:29 AM

If you still have the 2022 desktop software, it will open a 2021 tax file - of course presenting it as 2022 tax data (importing 2021 data to the 2022 software). So it depends on why you want to open this tax file.

New Member
Apr 3, 2024 11:30:10 AM

Thank you!

New Member
Apr 3, 2024 11:30:52 AM

Thank you