What is a TVL file? A TVL file is a data file created by Intuit TurboTax, an app used to prepare and file U.S. taxes. TurboTax creates TVL files at installation. Typically, TurboTax TVL files are hidden, because they contain data that is not useful to or meant to be viewed by users.

More Information Intuit TurboTax allows users to enter or import data to prepare their U.S. Federal and State tax returns. Users can then print their return, to mail and file it themselves, or eFile their return from within TurboTax. Some versions of TurboTax produce TVL data files as part of their installation process. TurboTax references data from these files. Thus, you should not edit, move, or delete the TVL files that TurboTax creates.