This article gives a detailed guide on how to open tax files on your PC. You are here because you have a file that has a file extension that ends in .tax. Files with the .tax extension can only be launched by certain programs. It is possible that .tax are data files rather than documents or media, which means they are not meant to be viewed at all.
What is a .TAX file?
The Tax file type is used by TurboTax, a tax filing software created by Intuit Inc. The software is used exclusively for creating tax returns based in the US and cannot be used internationally. There are Windows and Macintosh versions available. It can be used for both federal and state tax returns. The received forms are subsequently validated and prepared for submission online or via post.
This program was previously developed by Chipsoft until they later sold it to Intuit. The software uses a simple step-by-step methodology which means that even people Those not familiar with tax returns can easily complete their individual or small business tax returns using the software. It is also fully supported and the developers are happy to answer general tax-related questions in addition to those pertaining to the use of their software. year.
How to open TAX file
Run the .tax file or any other file on your computer by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that is meant to open your .tax file will open it. You may need to download or purchase the correct application. Also, it is possible that you have the correct application on your computer, but the .tax files are not yet associated with it.
In this case, when you try to open the .tax file, you can tell Windows which application is the right one for that file. From then on, opening the .tax file will open the correct application.
Applications that open .TAX FILE
- Intuit TurboTax Deluxe
Word of Warning!
Be careful not to rename the extension to .tax files or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only a special conversion program can change a file from one file type to another.
What is the file extension?
The file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of the filename, in this case, .tax. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs it can open. Windows often associates a default program for each file extension, so that when you double-click a file, the program starts automatically. While the program is no longer on your computer, you may sometimes receive an error message when you try to open the corresponding file.