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!
E-filing your 2012 return:
Stating very clearly, the IRS efile system is not available to efile 2012 individual returns until January 22nd. Many sites will allow you to complete a 2012 tax return on their site prior to January 22nd, but the return cannot be efiled until January 22nd. A service cannot e-file a return before the IRS e-file system opens. You can read the official IRS notification at http://www.irs.gov/filing .
M. B. Carlisle, CPA
i just recieved a email from turbo tax and it say that efile will be allowed to happen on jan 10
Hi Melissa,
As far as I can tell, Turbo is still saying that e-file begins on the 22nd: http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/iq/File-Electronically–current-year-/Important-Dates-and-Deadlines-for-2012-Federal-Tax-Returns/GEN12691.html
I do not have a bank account and every year have my tax return deposited into my sisters account
can you still file with your last pay sub.. was told i can on the 22 but dont get the w2 still 30 jan pls let me know thanks.
Hi Abby,
Yes you can file with your last pay stub, but I highly recommend waiting until you get your W-2 because it’s easier and more accurate. Plus, it’s at most only a week later than the 22nd.
If the IRS accepts e-file on January 22, will that begin after midnight of the 21st or normal IRS business hours for my time zone?
Hi Rob,
As far as I can tell they will start at 9:00 a.m. on the 22nd.