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!
I don’t know why everyone is sayin u cant efile until the 22nd or 30th.. that is untrue i already efiled ………. i know they wont start reviewing it until the 30th but turbotax and taxact r already letting you efile i did this a few days ago….. not sure y u guys r sayin you cant even do it until the 30th if that was the case no one would be able to i know many people that have efiled already….
Hi Nicole,
You may have prepared your return and submitted it to Turbo or TaxAct, but technically speaking it has not yet been e-filed with the IRS. For now those companies are just holding on to your return and then they will e-file it on the 30th.
can i still efile my taxes or is it to late
Hi Tommy,
You can e-file your 2012 taxes starting on January 30, 2013. However it is too late to e-file any year prior to 2012. You will have to mail in a paper return if you still have to file for one of those years.
I always do my own taxes thru turbo tax. Last year I accidentally left one out because I received it after I filed. So can I file my 2011 thru turbo and print it out to send? If so do I file twice? I’m confused because if I file twice I kno I can’t file my kids both times. So please help me. I really don’t get what I’m suppose to do
Hi Melissa,
Are you talking about a W-2 or 1099? If so then you will have to amend your 2011 return in order to include it. You do not file twice. Since you filed with Turbo last year I would ask them if it’s possible to amend your 2011 return. I imagine it will be relatively painless.
hi, i use turbo tax every year and i got my online w-2s on the 5th and went ahead and filed but they said the irs wouldnt look at it until the 30th. im cool with that but is there going to be a mistake on my return since i filed so early and people are talking about some papers that the tax services didnt have yet? or will turbo tax handle that?
Hi Ashley,
I think the odds are against there being something wrong with your return due to the IRS delay, but it’s a possibility. TurboTax is a huge company with lots of customers who file before e-file opens. I’m sure if there is an issue with your return that they’ll let you know.
man if only we can say well pay the taxes a week later than immediately coming out our check. i just feel we should be entitled to our money asap. but who am i