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!
Attn Tax Advisor: For seven years now I have always filed & paid for the rapid refund to receive it the next day or two in the state of Alabama, so even when I wait til the 30th of January to file (even though they are saying the 28th here in Alabama) will I still be able to do the rapid refund or will I also have to wait the 21 days or more like everyone else?
Hi Shan,
You may still be able to find a company that offers rapid refunds, but in recent years the federal government has really cracked down on them. Now most tax companies and banks don’t even offer them. My advice is to file your taxes normally and wait for a refund like everyone else. 21 days is not so terribly long to wait. Rapid refunds are a rip off because most feature exorbitant fees and interest rates.
What is really the date that you can start efiling because everybody keep saying different dates?
Hi Jasmine,
The date that e-file starts is now January 30. You can find more info here: http://www.rapidtax.com/blog/index.php/irs-moves-start-of-tax-season-forward-to-january-30th/
Can anyone still e-file on the 22nd or we all have to wait until the 30th
Hi Antigone,
Everyone has to wait until January 30 now. You can find more info here: http://www.rapidtax.com/blog/index.php/irs-moves-start-of-tax-season-forward-to-january-30th/
I spoke to my tax preparer today january 8, 2013, he stated u can file taxes as soon as you receive w2s but irs will not accept them until january 30, 2013. Standard waiting time is 8 to 21 days from day irs accepts your return and NO there will not be a refund calender this year irs is simply saying you must wait.
Does anyone know the dates of when you will receive your return if files on certain dates? Last year they had a calendar saying if u files on a certain day what the estimate day I would get your return would be.