TAX File Extension

What is TAX file?

TAX is a file extension commonly associated with TurboTax Tax Return files. Intuit defined the TurboTax Tax Return format standard. TAX file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with TAX extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. TurboTax supports TAX files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 3 other tools may also be used. TurboTax software was developed by Intuit Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about TAX files or the TurboTax software program.

Programs which support TAX file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open TAX files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. TAX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with TAX extension?

Problems with accessing TAX may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with TAX extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install TurboTax software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TAX files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing TurboTax or different compatible program, such as Quicken Essentials, Quicken . The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit TurboTax website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of TurboTax and update if needed

You still cannot access TAX files although TurboTax is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of TurboTax installed, it may not support TAX format. The latest version of TurboTax should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign TurboTax to TAX files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TAX files with latest version of TurboTax you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the TAX file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where TurboTax is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TAX files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TAX extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TAX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the TAX file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper TAX file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The TAX may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the TAX is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the TAX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. TAX file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with TAX extension is complete and error-free

If the TAX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with TAX extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the TurboTax Tax Return file.

4. Check whether your system can handle TurboTax

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TAX extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with TurboTax Tax Return file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TAX files.

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