If you are using the Turbo. Tax desktop CD/Download editions, any tax data files or saved PDF’s are normally stored in Documents and in the Turbo, and tax folder.
A inquiry we ran across in our research was “Does turbotax keep my tax files?”.
, turbo Tax does not have copies of your tax files when you use the CD or download software. The files are only on your own computer and any backup copies that you make. View solution in original post.
Where does TurboTax save my tax return?
By default, Turbo. Tax saves tax files in the My Documents Turbo, and tax folder. After locating the path to the tax file on your computer, open your tax return using the same version of Turbo. Tax for that year. For example, open your 2020 return in the Turbo. Tax 2020 program and your 2019 return in Turbo, and tax 2019. Lost or misplaced your CD or download?
A .tax file can only be opened in the Turbo. Tax CD/Download software. Because it’s stored locally on your computer, we can’t retrieve tax data files prepared in the Turbo. Tax CD/Download software. E-filing doesn’t keep a copy of your return on our servers.
What version of TurboTax do I need to open my taxes?
Important: To open your tax file in Turbo. Tax, you’ll need the the same version of Turbo. Tax as the tax file’s year. For example, you’ll need to open your 2021 tax return in Turbo, and tax 2021.
Where are my tax files stored on my computer?
If you use the CD or download Turbo. Tax software, your tax files are stored wherever you save them on the computer that you use. In Windows the default location is the My Documents\Turbo. Tax folder, but you could have saved them somewhere else.
How long can I download my TurboTax software?
, turbo Tax, then you would still be able to download your software for up to three years past the year of the software, by signing into My, turbo, and tax., and com. Save all *.tax20YY files and it would be a good idea to make pdf copies of your past returns just in case you need them to amend or IRS inquiry or audit.
Can I uninstall my previous years TurboTax software?
Yes, you can uninstall your previous years Turbo, and tax software. If you have purchase your software directly from Turbo. Tax, then you would still be able to download your software for up to three years past the year of the software, by signing into My, turbo, and tax., and com.