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Retrieve Your Backup Return (Mac)

To retrieve your backup return (tax data file), select your task below, and then follow the steps:

Copy your tax data file from a CD

Follow these steps to copy your tax data file to your computer:

  1. Insert the CD into your computer's CD drive.
  2. Hold down the Option key and drag your backup file from the CD to your computer's hard drive (desktop or another location).
  3. Remove the CD from your CD drive.
  4. Start TurboTax, and then open your return.

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Copy your tax data file from a portable device

Follow these steps to copy your tax data file to your computer:

  1. Attach the portable device to your computer.
  2. When the portable device mounts on your desktop, click the icon to view its contents.
  3. Select the backup file, and then drag it to your computer's hard drive (desktop or another location).
  4. Properly remove the portable device from your computer.
  5. Start TurboTax, and then open your return.

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