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!
HELLO, SO I DO MY TAXES THROUGH TAX-ACT EVERY YEAR. SO ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT I CANT FILE MY TAXES UNTIL THE 22ND OF JAN.
That’s correct. Taxes can’t be e-filed until the 22nd. Some services might allow you to prepare them early, but then they can’t be e-filed until the 22nd.
Crosslink sent me an email stating that E-file begin on January 22, 2013. Also, IRS will not accept e-file of 2011 tax return after October 15. They need to mail a paper return rather you’re getting a refund or not.
thank you for those links, quite informative. Even though it is not official from the links it looks like it really will be 22nd. Thanks again
IM WITH AMBER. I HAVE NOT SEEN THAT ON THE IRS WEBSITE.. IKNOW THEY SAID IT WAS GONNA BE LATER BUT HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING OFFICIAL YET
Hello, where did you get the information that efile will begin on 22nd. I have not seen that on the IRS site.
Hi Amber (and Jamie),
It’s true that the IRS has not officially announced the date that e-file will commence. Our tax agent was told January 22 at an industry event. At this point it is still provisional, but it’s the best guess we have.
Don’t take my word for it, check out these other sources:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/mef_legacy.pdf
http://blogs.hrblock.com/2012/10/15/ways-to-save-on-your-taxes-before-the-new-year/
https://support.taxwise.com/newsmanager/HotTopics.aspx?id=2541
http://turbotax.intuit.com/best-tax-software/why-choose-turbotax/start-now-finish-faster.jsp