[jasonriddle]

But unlike every other company, this company has your most sensitive tax information. For some that's fine, but others might not like that.

[irrational]

Wouldn’t Intuit do the same?

[jasonriddle]

Yes,

https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

>> How we share your personal information

> For mergers and acquisitions. If we are involved with a merger, asset sale, financing, liquidation, bankruptcy, or the acquisition of all or part of our business to another company, we may share your personal information with that company and its advisors before and after the transaction date.

[const_cast]

Yes, but the IRS wouldn't. Which is just one of the benefits of having a direct file program.