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Error 539: Can't open tax file (TurboTax 2008 or higher)

When you select your tax file in TurboTax, error 539 occurs.

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Solution

To open a tax file, you need to use the corresponding tax-year version of TurboTax. For example, to open a 2008 tax file, use TurboTax 2008. Error 539 occurs if the tax years of your file and version of TurboTax don't match.

Note: If you attempt to open a 2008 tax return in a 2008 tax product and you receive this error, you may have a tax file that includes a state tax file. Your federal 2008 tax product must include the state product as well. You will need to re-download your state or re-install your state from your state CD.

Important: Do not double-click your 2008 (or prior) tax file to open it. Instead, launch the appropriate tax-year version of TurboTax, select Open on the File menu, and then choose your tax file.

 

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