Hi. I'm hoping that someone can pass this along to TurboTax development but also it may help others using the Desktop version.
I wanted to file an extension and I chose the option in the Desktop platform. Unfortunately, it would only allow me to print a Form 4868 and mail it to the IRS. I had a problem with requesting an extension by mail last year so I didn't want to take a chance again.
I knew that there were free services on the Internet with which you could electronically file an extension. Imagine my surprise when I found out that TurboTax offered one at https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/. I used this service last night and got status emails (including an approval) today.
IMHO, the Desktop platform should offer this as an option. At a minimum, it should have a link to the webpage and only if it can't be done within the platform itself.
