The e-file deadline date was October 15th, 2013 for 2013 tax returns, but you can still prepare your return with RapidTax
You can’t e-file after the October 15 deadline, but you can prepare your 2013 taxes with RapidTax. Once completed, you’ll print, sign and mail your taxes to the IRS.
The first tax deadline for 2013 taxes was April 15, 2014. Those who requested an extension had until October 15, 2014, to file.
As of, October 15th the IRS has shut down the e-file system. Although you can no longer e-file, you can still prepare and file your 2013 taxes.
File your Late 2013 Taxes ASAP!
If you still need to file a 2013 tax return, you’ll want to do so as soon as possible. Why? If you have tax due, filing late means paying penalties. The longer you wait to file, the more you’ll end up handing over to the IRS. Late fees include;
- failure-to-file penalty: 5% of the additional taxes owed amount for every month (or fraction) your return is late, with a maximum penalty of 25%
- failure-to-pay penalty: 0.5% (1/2 of 1%) of the additional tax owed amount for every month (or fraction) your tax remains unpaid, up to a maximum of 25%
At the very least, file your late tax return. If you have trouble paying your tax due, the IRS is willing to work with you.
If you’re expecting a refund from your 2013 taxes, you won’t face any penalties but you’ll still want to file sooner rather than later. In fact, after April 15, 2017, you’ll no longer be able to claim your 2013 refund.
Don’t procrastinate! File today and put taxes out of your mind until the 2015 tax season!
Some of you need to learn how to read and use common sense:
1) If anyone remembers the giant mix-up the IRS had last year, then you know and understand why they are taking more time this year to review everyone. Last year people who filled certain papers on the 14th got screwed up and we had to wait almost a month for our returns to come. This problem effected thousands of people.
Some of you act like you’re entitled to something. Why can’t they make exceptions FOR YOU? Will they not charge me since they are later? Can they pay me the next/same day? First of all, it is a privilege to file early. E file in itself is a luxury. It wasn’t that long ago you had to either print them out from software and mail them in, or just do paper all together. They do not owe you anything because they are using more man hours to protect you. The self absorption in this thread makes me sad for the human race.
So your saying I can file my 2011 return separate from my 2012 return?. I can paper file my 2011 and then e file my 2012? Would it be better for me just to paper file them both together, I would think that it will decline my refund amount by doing them separate.
Hi Lashay,
You absolutely can paper file your 2011 and 2012 together. The only problem with that is that it will take longer to get your 2012 refund. E-filing generally means you have your money in fewer than 21 days. Paper filing can take up to 6 or 8 weeks. And don’t worry about your refunds – the two years are completely separate. Filing them together will not increase your refund.
Is it possible for me to claim my daughter as a dependent and her father use her as a qualifying person? If so how does it work and if not what can we do?
Hi Kirsten,
No two returns can claim the same dependent, whether that dependent is claimed as a qualifying child or qualifying person. The thing is, their Social Security number cannot be used twice.
If you and your daughter’s father are married, you can file a joint return and both get the refund. If not, the person she lived with for over half the year can claim her. If you lived with both of you for an equal amount of time you’ll have to alternate claiming her every other year.
If i file my 2011 w-2 will i still receive a refund?
Hi Latonya,
It’s impossible for me to tell you whether you will get a refund or not. But if you do deserve one, then yes, you can still claim it. You can claim a refund for up to three years after the return’s original due date. The only difference is that prior year returns can’t be e-filed – you will have to paper file it. In fact you can do your 2011 return right here on RapidTax. My suggestion would be to file your 2011 before you get to work on your 2012.
question if i claim my grandchildren and than someone else claims them what will happen to them i care for them and the go to school in my hometown and have claimed them for 11 yrs because i support them..
Hi Maggie,
If two filers claim the same dependents. The second return e-filed will be rejected by the IRS. If that person does rightfully deserve to claim the dependents, they will then have to paper file, including an identity theft affidavit and proof of identity. Ultimately, if someone wrongfully claims your dependents, the process could take months to resolve.
This article will tell you if you can claim your grandchildren as dependents: http://www.priortax.com/filing-late-taxes/who-qualifies-as-a-dependent-on-your-taxes/
And this article will tell you what to do if someone else fraudulently claims them: http://www.priortax.com/filing-late-taxes/someone-used-my-social-security-number-to-file-taxes-what-should-i-do/