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How To Pay Taxes Due After The Tax Deadline

The IRS Failure-to-Pay Penalty is 1/2 of 1% of your taxes due for each month or part of a month after the April 15th due date.

Did you file your taxes by the tax deadline and while doing so were caught off guard by the tax due amount? Maybe you were expecting a tax refund, but instead realized you actually owe the IRS. If you have other bills to pay, this might put you into a sticky situation.

The tax due amount you owe will increase as time passes. If you can’t pay the tax due, the IRS will most likely work with you. Regardless of your tax due amount, be sure that you have filed your taxes. If not, you will face failure-to-file penalties on top of your failure-to-pay penalties.

How much is the penalty for not paying tax due on time?

The IRS failure-to-pay penalty is ½ of 1% of your unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month after the due date. With each month, the penalty adds up and can grow up to 25% of your unpaid taxes. To avoid these extra fees, it’s best to pay your late tax-due amount as soon as possible.

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How to Find E-File PIN From Last Year

Did you forget your E-File Personal Identification Number (PIN)? We’re here to help.

When it’s time to file taxes, most of us can’t seem to remember our e-file personal identification number (PIN). This leaves us all screaming “Help-How can I Find my E-File Pin?”.

RapidTax is here to help you find that e-file PIN. That way, filing your 2014 taxes on RapidTax can be a completely smooth, painless task!

How To Obtain Your E-File PIN

  1. Look at a copy of your 2013 Tax Return: Contact whoever prepared your tax return last year for a copy of your tax return. If you filed on Rapid, simply Sign-In to your 2013 account to download it.
  2. Your e-file PIN will be listed on the return (probably towards the bottom of the last page). This is the PIN you’ll need to e-file a 2014 tax return.
  3. Your 2013 AGI (adjusted gross income) will also be listed on the 2013 tax return. You can use this number on your 2014 taxes in place of a PIN. If you paper filed your 2013 return, you’ll need to use your 2013 AGI.

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  • Go to the IRS PIN Website: You can use the IRS PIN Website to obtain your PIN.
  • Call the IRS: Rather than using the IRS website, you can call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to obtain your PIN.

How To Use a E-File PIN If You Never Filed Taxes Before:

The IRS gives the option to either enter your PIN or AGI listed on your 2013 return, however, if you never filed before, you don’t have either. If this is the case, we recommend Paper Filing rather than e-filing your 2014 Tax Return. You can still prepare your 2014 return on RapidTax, the only difference is that you will have to mail your return to the IRS rather than e-filing it.

E-File Your 2014 Tax Return Today 

Once you’ve tracked down your e-file pin you can start your 2014 Tax Return. To get started,  create an account. If you have any questions along the way, the RapidTax team is available via phone, chat and email support.

Keep in mind, if you create a new 5-digit PIN while filing your 2014 taxes this year, be sure to write it down. You’ll need it when e-filing next year.

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How To File Taxes for the First Time

If you’re filing your taxes for the first time, you’re most likely a college student, have your first job and probably not overly excited about it.

In fact, your parents might have been nagging you since January to file by April 15th. But let’s be honest, you don’t exactly know where to start.

All that aside, RapidTax understands and we’re here to help you through the process. If you need help filing taxes for the first time, here’s what to do.

Before Filing:

  • Get Organized: Gather your W-2s, 1099s, 1098-E (this shows the interest you paid on student loans), 1098-T (tuition payments and qualified expenses), etc.
  • Know Your Filing Status: There are many filing statuses; Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Jointly, or Married Filing Separately. Most likely, if your filing status may just be Single.
  • The Standard Deduction vs Itemizing: Everyone who files has the option to take one of two tax deductions; itemized deductions or the standard deduction. Itemizing deductions means you will list all your eligible deductions, and the combined total is deducted from your taxable income. Most are only eligible for the standard deduction. This amount depends on your filing status. Continue reading “How To File Taxes for the First Time”