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Have you been wondering when you can file your 2013 taxes? The IRS announced the start of the 2014 tax season is January 31, 2014 for individual taxpayers. However, at RapidTax you can prepare your 2013 tax return starting on January 1, 2014.
Anytime throughout the month of January you can create an account on RapidTax and prepare your 2013 tax return.
Continue reading “When Does 2014 Tax Season Begin for Filing 2013 Taxes?”
Tax season can be a frustrating time of year. Why file a tax return if you’re not required to? Although most are required to file a tax return, there are a select few who fall into the list of those who do not need to file a 2014 tax return.
Once you learn if you need to file a tax return, RapidTax is here to help you through the process!
Filing federal taxes depends on:
The IRS statute of limitations allows you to claim a refund for three years after the original due date of a return. That means you had until April 15, 2015 to file your 2011 return and claim your refund.
If you didn’t claim your refund by April 15, 2015 then the U.S. Treasury got to keep your refund. You can still file a return, but you won’t get any money back.
If you were due a refund here’s some good news: you won’t have to pay any penalties or interest. That’s right, the IRS only charges penalties and interest of people who owe taxes. Letting the IRS keep your refund is the only punishment you’ll face for filing late. Continue reading “Can You Still Get a 2011 Tax Refund?”
