If Pro Series automatically extended tax returns when issued due to COVID-19, why is client getting a later filing letter?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Re: If Pro Series automatically extended tax returns when issued due to COVID-19, why is client getting a later filing letter?

ProSeries didnt do anything automatically. 

What type of return are you referring to?

IRS extended the due dates for returns that were originally due 4/1 and after to 7/15.

IRS also announced that recently many bills went out (that shouldnt have) that are dated back in April, the computers did their thing automatically.

[Accountant-Man]

Returns were not extended; the filing date was changed to July 15. That's not the same thing.

Returns are now due 7/15/2020. If you cannot get them done by 7/15, you need an extension to October 15, 2020.

[C4U]

The 1120S

[msmith7305]

1120S was due March 16th unless extended by then. No extension.....late filed.