So I buy Turbo Tax and intend to efile. I download it, fill out most of the categories, then click file an extension. And what does it do on May 17, 2021 - last day to file -- tells me it will print it for me and I can mail it. So I go online and try to e-file through Turbo Tax -- It wants me to fill every blasted category out all over again. It seems like a no brainer that e-file should take the information off the software you paid Turbo Tax $60 to get. What is up with that??!!
go to IRS "Make a Payment" page and indicate payment is for an EXTENSION.
your request is approved immediately and you will get a confirmation number for your records.