The TurboTax data file is instrumental in ensuring that the TurboTax application becomes independent of the platform or device used by the user. Users tend to save their existing transactions and then export it in the form of data files which can then be imported back to diverse platforms and systems. Now there are cases when the data file may get corrupt or the data stored may be in a format which may not be compatible with different systems and platforms. In such cases, users can follow the series of steps as mentioned in the online customer support portals for instant help.