TAX2012 File Extension

What is TAX2012 file?

Full format name of files that use TAX2012 extension is TurboTax 2012 Tax Return. Intuit defined the TurboTax 2012 Tax Return format standard. TAX2012 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Web, Windows system platform. TAX2012 file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling TAX2012 files is TurboTax, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Intuit Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theTurboTax software, but also about TAX2012 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TAX2012 file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with TAX2012 files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with TAX2012 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with TAX2012 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TAX2012 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to TurboTax 2012 Tax Return files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. 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 TAX2012 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing TurboTax or different compatible program, such as Quicken Essentials, Quicken , TurboTax Online. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TAX2012 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading TurboTax installed is by going to developer’s website (Intuit Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update TurboTax to the latest version

You still cannot access TAX2012 files although TurboTax is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that TurboTax cannot handle files with TAX2012 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of TurboTax should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TAX2012 files to TurboTax

If you have the latest version of TurboTax installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TAX2012 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the TAX2012 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 TAX2012 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TAX2012 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TAX2012 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the TAX2012 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TAX2012 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the TAX2012 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the TAX2012 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TAX2012 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the TAX2012 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TAX2012 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the TAX2012 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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 TAX2012 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with TurboTax 2012 Tax Return files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TAX2012 files affecting older versions of given software.

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