missing .tax file

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March 10, 2022
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I received an updated 1099 dividend form and cannot locate the 2021 .tax file to start an amended return.

Please help

RobertB4444

Level 15

If you filed online then you will just log in to your TurboTax account and tell it you want to amend the return.

If you filed using the desktop program if you open it it should open the return you created with it.

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mitchmoss2Author

Level 2

I used the desktop version but it cannot locate any .tax file. When I tried to import the data from the pdf copy saved when I completed the return it says it cannot import and gives me an error message.

Is there any way to recreate the file from Intuit?

ErnieS0

Level 15

Did you file your original 2021 return with TurboTax Online or CD/Download?

If you used TurboTax Online and are amending with CD/Download, then you can download your .tax file from your online account.

See How do I switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax CD/Download?

Otherwise your .tax file should be on your computer. It's usually in either your Documents or Downloads folder. You should also see a link on the CD/Download opening page called Continue Your 2021 Tax Return.

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