Have you tried to use that IRS link to submit an extension without a payment? Have you tried to submit it for someone other than yourself? It asks for so many questions to verify yourself (past year numbers), totally unrelated to simply getting an extension and/or making a payment. I doubt there's fraud with people giving the IRS money. For my kids and parents, I think my only choice is to print out what TurboTax gives me and mail it in.
