Tips to open TAX12 file
Can't open the TAX12 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TAX12 files as well as a list of programs that support TAX12 files.
TAX12 file extension
| File Name |
TurboTax 2012 Tax Return Format |
| File Developer |
Intuit |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The TAX12 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAX12 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAX12 file on each system platform.
What is TAX12 file?
The file in the TAX12 format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Intuit. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. TurboTax 2012 Tax Return Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Web, Windows. It is recommended to use TurboTax to handle this file. This is a program created by Intuit Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the TAX12 file. TurboTax Online will apply when it is not possible to use TurboTax.
How to open TAX12 file?
The most common problem when using TurboTax 2012 Tax Return Format is that a specific TAX12 is not associated with the program. This causes the file TAX12 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TAX12 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install TurboTax
In this case, you should first verify that the TurboTax application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing TurboTax into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TAX12 files.
Programs to open TAX12 file
Remember to download programs supporting TAX12 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboTax with TAX12 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TAX12 file to open in the TurboTax application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TAX12 file with the TurboTax program.
Step 3. Update TurboTax to the latest version
If, despite the association of the TurboTax program with the TurboTax 2012 Tax Return Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Intuit Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TAX12 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the TAX12 file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TAX12 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected TAX12 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of TAX12 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TAX12 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Intuit
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TAX12 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move TAX12 to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TAX12 file again. However, some background programs may block the TAX12 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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