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.TAX17 File Extension

  • Developer by: Intuit
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .TAX17 files and how to open them?

Can't open .TAX17 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .TAX17 file.

What is a .TAX17 file extension?

.TAX17 file extension is created by Intuit. .TAX17 has been classified as Data Files. The format of .TAX17 file is Binary.

.TAX17 is TurboTax 2017 Tax Return File

A TAX17 file is a tax return created by Intuit TurboTax 2017, a program used to complete tax returns in the U.S. It contains state and federal tax forms and personal information entered by the user. TAX17 files are an alternative to the more popular .TAX2017 files that are saved by default by TurboTax 2017.

TAX17 file open in Intuit TurboTax 2017

You will most likely never see a TAX17 file since TurboTax saves tax returns as TAX2017 files by default. However, if you do come across the TAX17 file you can open it with the 2017 desktop version of TurboTax, which is available for both Windows and macOS. You can then save the tax return as a TAX2017 file.

TAX17 files can be electronically submitted to the IRS and state tax authorities when completed. The "e-file" process is free for federal returns, but usually requires a fee to file state returns electronically. TAX17 files can also be printed and mailed.

List of all softwares that can open the TurboTax 2017 Tax Return File
Windows
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe
Mac
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe
Web
Intuit TurboTax Online

How to fix problems with .TAX17 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .TAX17 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .TAX17 file format
  2. You need to check the .TAX17 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)