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Capital Gains Tax 2014

Here’s what You Should Know about Capital Gains Tax 2014

Did you sell certain assets such as stocks or bonds during the tax year? If so, you’ll need to report it on your tax return as a capital gains.  The tax you pay on it will be dependent on the type of capital gain it is and your income tax bracket.

As of 2013, the capital gains tax rate has become significantly more complicated. Fortunately, RapidTax is here to help clarify how much you’ll need to pay in capital gain tax. We’re also here to help you report your capital gains; both short term and long term.

Difference Between Long Term & Short Term Capital Gains

You may incur capital gains if you sell a certain asset such as;

  • stocks
  • bonds
  • property owned & used for personal purposes
  • property owned & used for investment purposes

Do note however; not all capital gains are the same. The IRS divides capital gains into two categories; short-term and long-term. Short-term and long-term capital gains are taxed differently. Before learning the capital gains rates, you’ll first need to know the difference between the two;

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Can I Still File My 2013 Taxes?

Although the Tax Deadline to file 2013 Tax Return has passed, you can still file your 2013 taxes!

The final deadline to e-file 2013 taxes was October 15, 2014. However, you can still prepare a 2013 tax return with RapidTax!

If you requested an extension on your 2013 tax return, and you still haven’t filed your 2013 taxes, you’re officially late. That means you may have to pay penalties and interests.

Avoid Paying Penalties  & Interest

If you have a tax liability from your 2013 taxes, you’ll want to keep in mind that the longer you wait to file, the more you’ll end up paying the IRS in late penalties and interest. Late fees include the failure-to-file penalty, failure-to-pay penalty and interest.

Each of these fees grows larger with every day that your return goes unfiled or your tax liability unpaid. Continue reading “Can I Still File My 2013 Taxes?”

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You Can Still File A Late 2013 Tax Return

You can still prepare your 2013 Tax Return online with RapidTax.

The 2014 deadline to file your 2013 taxes was April 15, 2014. If you missed the deadline and still need to file, you’ll want to do so as soon as possible.

What’s the big deal? Well, the longer you wait to file a late 2013 tax return, the more you’ll end up paying the IRS. If you owe tax, the number is gradually increasing by the day.

Avoiding filing and paying your taxes is like digging your own grave- and you’re just making the situation worse. RapidTax is here to help you file your late 2013 taxes.

Why It’s Best to File Your Late 2013 Taxes Now

  1. Penalties Increase as Time Passes: If you have a tax liability, then you’re failure-to-file penalties and failure-to-pay penalties are increasing as time passes.
  2. Claim Your Refund Before It’s Too Late: If you’re expecting a refund, the IRS has a three year statute of limitations for claiming tax refunds. Why not claim it now?
  3. Avoid Filing Issues:  If you have tax due on your 2013 tax return and expecting a refund from your current year, 2014 Tax Return,  you may not be able to collect your 2014 refund if you’re not caught up on your 2013 taxes.

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