Saving pdf type files

I've downloaded tax forms from the IRS website but when I fill them out it won't save the filled in data on my Mac. When I go to open the filled out form I just get a blank form. However, on my PC it will save the data typed into the form. I have a feeling it is because I need to open and save the file in Adobe but that doesn't really make much sense for it to save in one format and not another. Anyone else experiencing this problem?

Welcome to the Forums!
Preview (the Apple pdf viewer) has problems with some Adobe fill-in forms. Instead, use the free Acrobat Reader for the problematic pdfs:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
When you install it, it will prompt you to make it the default pdf viewer. I'd recommend not selecting that option. Instead, after the install, click on the tax form(s) with a single click in Finder, choose File menu > Get Info, and in the Open With pop-up menu select Adobe Reader.
Hope you get a refund!
Hope this helps...

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