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Level 1
posted Jun 30, 2020 11:58:42 AM

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?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 30, 2020 12:27:24 PM

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

Level 15
Jun 30, 2020 12:28:48 PM

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