TurboTax is only available for the past three years and the current year. Instead of using your .tax files, a better option is to go on the IRS website and get copies of your W-2's. Once you create an IRS account, you'll have access to your information. Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge. They're not exact copies, but they contain everything on your W-2 except the state and local information. Order a full copy of your return from the IRS for $50, which will also include your W-2.Related Information: Can I get a copy of my tax return from the IRS?

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I have .tax files from 2012-2016 but no longer have the software to open them. Is there I way to access these? I need data from old W-2's for job references.

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Best answer by HelenC12

TurboTax is only available for the past three years and the current year. Instead of using your .tax files, a better option is to go on the IRS website and get copies of your W-2's. Once you create an IRS account, you'll have access to your information.

Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge. They're not exact copies, but they contain everything on your W-2 except the state and local information.

Order a full copy of your return from the IRS for $50, which will also include your W-2.

Related Information:

Can I get a copy of my tax return from the IRS?

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TurboTax is only available for the past three years and the current year. Instead of using your .tax files, a better option is to go on the IRS website and get copies of your W-2's. Once you create an IRS account, you'll have access to your information.

Wage and income transcripts are available from the IRS free of charge. They're not exact copies, but they contain everything on your W-2 except the state and local information.