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@BobKamman wrote:

  I'm not sure we should expect the software to do that automatically.  If there is a balance due on the state return, a separate extension form should be filed with payment.  Should the program always assume that was done?  Should it assume that no state extension was requested if none was filed for federal?  

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The software has done this automatically in past years why not now.  My guess would be a programming glitch since the extension deadline was moved to May 17.   I don't expect the software to make assumptions to what extension was or was not filed.  However, if I have efiled a federal extension and received acknowledgment of it's acceptance and my state allows that for the state extension I DO want the program to automatically mark my state return. 

That's not asking for too much.  It's no different than expecting the program to automatically carry state tax withholding entered for the W2 on the federal return to flow to the state return.