Tips to open TAX2012 file
Can't open the TAX2012 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TAX2012 files as well as a list of programs that support TAX2012 files.
TAX2012 file extension
| File Name |
TurboTax 2012 Tax Return |
| File Developer |
Intuit |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The TAX2012 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAX2012 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAX2012 file on each system platform.
What is TAX2012 file?
The TAX2012 file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is Intuit. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. TurboTax 2012 Tax Return is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Web, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use TurboTax to handle this file. This is a program created by Intuit Inc.. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the TAX2012 file. You can use Quicken Essentials, Quicken , TurboTax Online in case TurboTax cannot be used.
How to open TAX2012 file?
An often recurring problem with TurboTax 2012 Tax Return is that TAX2012 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open TAX2012, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TAX2012 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TurboTax is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TurboTax in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support TAX2012 files.
Programs to open TAX2012 file
Remember to download programs supporting TAX2012 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboTax with TAX2012 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TAX2012 file still does not use the TurboTax program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TAX2012 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 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 TAX2012 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to TAX2012 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TAX2012 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TAX2012 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TAX2012 file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged TAX2012 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Intuit
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file TAX2012 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move TAX2012 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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