I downloaded an old tax return which is a .tax file. How do I open it on my MacBook?

[HaffRealEstate]

I use TurboTax Online

[MarilynG1]

You'll need the desktop product for that year to transfer the old tax file into if you want to work on your MacBook.  You can open a prior year return in TurboTax Online also.  

Here's more info on How to File a Prior Year Tax Return.

@HaffRealEstate 

[VolvoGirl]

You can't open a prior year  return in the  Online version.  You can download a prior year pdf if you used the Online version.

How to Access prior year online returns
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/270...

If you can't get the side menus to open up to access the prior year..... You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2024 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2024. I had to go though about 12 screens.

If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online. So you need to make and keep your own backups.

Or request a transcript from the IRS
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Or get a copy of your return using form 4506
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

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