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

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MinhT1
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Why does TT ask for name, SSN, and DOB when filling for federal extension when logged in?

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

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

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 

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