How do I find my tax data file (.tax file) on my Windows computer?
by TurboTax • 
Updated December 19, 2025 7:58 AM
If you saved last year's return to your Windows computer as a tax data file, you can find it by following these instructions:
Select the Start menu and select search.
Search for *.tax2024.
Don't double-click the tax file in the search results to open it, as this can cause errors.
In the left pane of the search results, select the > symbol next to the .tax file you're searching for. This will bring up information about this file in the right pane.
In the right pane, select Open file location. By default, TurboTax saves tax files in the My Documents TurboTax folder.
After locating the tax file in its folder, select your tax return.
