@KZeni wrote:
I'm just missing out on what exactly is the real reason this isn't being done (with the reasons being presented so far not really making all that much sense or otherwise not having a way to address the issue to then be able to still offer the merge capability [outside of them just not taking the time to do it being the fallback reason.])
For one thing Mint and TurboTax are separate companies although both are currently owned by Intuit. I say "currently" because Quicken *was* also owned by Intuit, but it was sold to new owners a couple years ago. Can you imagine the problems if the TurboTax and Quicken accounts has been merged into one? There has been rumor for years that Intuit might spin Mint off.
For various business reasons it is usually good policy to completely to keep the companies completely seperte without sharing (there might also be corporate tax reasons for total separation.)
For Tax files, verifying ID is not a simple thing. TurboTax is not allowed to even look at the contents of tax files without your express permission given in writing (anyone on a phone or internet can claim to be you). You would also need to mail proof of your ID. Heck, when the IRS needs proof of ID they often require you to personally visit an IRS office and bring photo ID and a birth certificate or passport - they don't mess around when it comes to tax information.
Bottom line is they are not going to merge accounts for whatever reason.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
