Convert T17 to T14

Understanding t17 and t14 file formats

T17 and T14 are proprietary tax return file formats used by Intuit TurboTax software. The T17 file represents a tax return created with TurboTax for the 2017 tax year, while the T14 file is for the 2014 tax year. Both formats store user tax data, forms, and calculations, but are not interchangeable due to differences in tax laws and software features for each year.

Why convert t17 to t14?

Converting a T17 file to a T14 file is generally not supported or recommended, as tax returns are year-specific and tax laws change annually. However, users may want to extract data from a newer return to reference or manually input into an older year’s return for comparison or record-keeping.

How to convert t17 to t14

There is no direct software or automated tool that converts a TurboTax T17 file to a T14 file due to the differences in tax forms and calculations between years. The best approach is to:

• Open your T17 file in TurboTax 2017.
• Review and export relevant data (such as income, deductions, and credits) by using File → Save As PDF or File → Print to create a reference copy.
• Open TurboTax 2014 and manually enter the necessary information into a new T14 return file.

This manual process ensures accuracy and compliance with the correct tax year’s forms and rules.

Recommended software for t17 and t14 files

The best and only reliable software for handling T17 and T14 files is Intuit TurboTax Desktop for the respective years. You can download or purchase the correct year’s version from Intuit’s official website or authorized resellers. For data extraction, use the built-in export or print features:

• File → Save As PDF to create a readable copy of your return.
• File → Print for a hard copy reference.

There are no third-party converters that can safely or accurately convert between these proprietary formats.

Summary

Direct conversion from T17 to T14 is not possible due to tax year differences. Use TurboTax Desktop for each year to manually transfer data as needed, ensuring compliance and accuracy.