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Basic information about Q08 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension Q08（*.Q08 or *.q08）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the Q08 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the Q08 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the Q08 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support Q08 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the Q08 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the Q08 file?
  • How to open a Q08 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a Q08 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a Q08 file?
  • How to convert Q08 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to Q08 file format?


1.Detail information about Q08 file extension: QuickTax 2008 Tax Return

File type QuickTax 2008 Tax Return Category Data Files
Developer Intuit Canada File format Binary
Description Q08 file is a QuickTax 2008 Tax Return developed by Intuit Canada. Tax return created by QuickTax 2008, a program that assists users with entering and filing 2008 tax returns; includes tax data and forms filled out by the user; typically filled out in the 2009 calendar year for the previous 2008 tax year.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Q08 files

Windows		 Intuit Canada TurboTax
Intuit Canada QuickTax
QuickTax Suite

macOS		 Intuit Canada TurboTax
Intuit Canada QuickTax



Can't open a Q08 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.Q08”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the Q08 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support Q08 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of Q08 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a Q08 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a Q08 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a Q08 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the Q08 file is damaged.
  • Whether the Q08 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the Q08 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the Q08 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the Q08 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a Q08 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a Q08 file.

If the Q08 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.