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I am not able to import 2018 Tax Returns PDF file; getting an error, saying file is too big. Please help to import the file

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May 22, 2020
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JotikaT2

It depends.

Are you trying to print it or download it?

If so, please use the following link for instructions.

Accessing prior year returns in TurboTax

The PDF copy would not be imported into your return. It can only be downloaded onto your computer or printed.

If you are trying to do something else, please comment with what you are trying to do so we can assist you.

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Roger501

I am having the same problem. I am not trying to print or download the PDF file. I am trying to import a 2019 .PDF file into TT 2020.

The program says, "We support files from TurboTax (.tax2018 & .pdf)". But when I Browse and select the .pdf file I want to import, I get the error message "This import was unsuccessful. The file you selected is too big. Make sure you selected the right file. Don't worry, if it's still too big, we'll help you enter the info manually so you can keep working on your taxes" with an OK button.

Critter-3

First the .taxfile is better to TRANSFER not import ....

How to transfer last year’s return? https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900883

How do I transfer last year's return into the 2019 TurboTax for Mac software?

Transfer last year's return to 2019 TurboTax for Windows

When transferring a .tax file, what information carries over to my return?

Transfer from a PDF : https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/what-s-the-difference-between-the-tax-data-file-and-the-pdf-file/00/25776

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conniect

I have used Turbo tax for many years and this is the first time encountering the same error. Still have Turbo Tax 2019 in the same computer and even tried to resave the files. However, still getting the same error message.

Turbo tax team, please investigate and resolve

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TiffanyL

If you are trying to import a PDF that is a scanned copy instead of an actual PDF file, it won't work. If that is not the case, you can download the .tax data file again and then use the FAQ link provided below to import into TurboTax Online, if that is what you are trying to do. If this is not what you are trying to do, please let us know:

How do I transfer last year's return into TurboTax Online?

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