What is a TA6 File Type?
Since annual tax returns are filed for the previous year, the TA6 file is usually created in 2017 from early January to April 15. A TA6 file can be saved by the desktop version of TaxAct or exported from TaxAct Online. Once you have completed your tax return, you can print and send it by mail or send it electronically.
The TA6 files prepared by Free Federal, Basic, Plus, and Premium users are located in the folder "TaxAct2016" folder in your folder; My Documents "folder.
If you are concerned that your tax return will be lost or corrupted, you can create a backup copy of your tax return by selecting File → Backup... and name your file. A tax return will be saved and created as a .BA6 file. It is important to save your income tax return before creating your backup.
The TA6 replaces the .TA5 file, which is used for 2015 income tax returns created by the 2016 version of the Income Tax Act.