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Level 1
posted Jan 31, 2022 10:27:04 AM

What's the maximum file size you can import from your PDF to the 2020 downloaded program?

Is 2.9MB a very large size? I get an "import unsuccessful", "file too large" message. Any clues what's wrong and how to solve this?

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6 Replies
Intuit Alumni
Jan 31, 2022 11:18:38 AM

Can you provide more information as to where are you trying to import from?

Intuit Alumni
Jan 31, 2022 11:18:59 AM

Can you provide more information as to where are you trying to import from?

New Member
Jan 7, 2024 1:10:27 PM

Having the same problem, trying to import an H&R block 2022 PDF (3.3MB) file into TurboTax Delux 2023, but getting the error "This import was unsuccessful. The file selected is too big".

Expert Alumni
Jan 8, 2024 4:36:14 PM

Transferring (not importing) your H&R Block 2022 return PDF into TurboTax for 2023 will only transfer basic info, like name/address, etc. into TurboTax.

 

You would have to initiate the transfer before you enter any info into TurboTax 2023.

 

Here's more info on Transferring Last Year's PDF into TurboTax. 

 

@Zbigniew

New Member
Oct 23, 2024 2:01:08 PM

Can you upload a 2020 PDF into the Home & Business Desktop Software for PC for the purpose of completing your 2021 return, when it asks for you to browse your computer for last year's return (2020)?

 

Also, 2020 PDF (original) is file size: 2.32 mb

Level 15
Oct 23, 2024 2:39:01 PM

Already answered in one of your other threads.  Please do not keep posting the same issue in multiple threads.