File Extension Database

Open TAX File

The TAX file type is used exclusively by TurboTax, a tax filing software created by Intuit Inc.

This TAX file stores the necessary data in the electronic forms required to file individual or small business taxes.

The TAX files are also used to present the tax refund schemes, for the user who requires it.

TurboTax is a licensed software that is used exclusively for the creation of tax returns in the United States and is not used internationally, however, it can be used for both federal and state tax returns.

The TurboTax software and the TAX format were initially developed by Chipsoft, which later sold the development and production rights to Intuit.

The software uses a simple methodology to make it easy to use for those who are not yet familiar with tax returns, and who consequently can quickly complete their individual or small business tax returns using the software.

It is important to note that this extension is often accompanied by the last two numbers of the year corresponding to the declaration, for example, if it was made in 2021, then the file will have the extension tax2021.

To work with TAX files, you must use the following software:

TurboTAX

How Can I Open TAX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TAX file is to find a TAX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TAX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TAX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TAX file opener then try to search online for "TAX viewer", "application to open TAX file" or "open TAX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TAX file

How Can I Open TAX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TAX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TAX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TAX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TAX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TAX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TAX file then try to search for "TAX viewer", "application to open TAX file" or "read TAX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TAX file

How Can I Open TAX File on Android

If you downloaded a TAX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TAX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TAX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TAX viewer", "TAX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TAX File on iPhone or iPad

To open TAX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TAX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TAX". This way you can find apps which can open TAX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TAX viewer" or "TAX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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