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Why is credit card information needed to file a "free" extension?

 
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SDBaldie
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Why is credit card information needed to file a "free" extension?

Hi - yes, filing an extension is free, but you still need to file your return at some point, and so you are likely seeing a payment for TurboTax for that reason. Hope this helps. 

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