Why does TT ask for name, SSN, and DOB when filling for federal extension when logged in?

Should it not pull directly from your account?

MinhT1
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The Turbotax extension filing does not use information from your TurboTax account.

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At least some versions of the program allow the preparation of multiple returns so the program has to know what tax payer is actually filing