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 was very surprised to see that my efile return had been accepted when I logged on to Taxact. Has anyone else been accepted yet?
wow, our government not ready for you to file your tax return….going to hell in a hand basket!
I just filed my return. I didnt know until the email that IRS isnt processing until the 30th of January! I really need the money from return before February. I paid with my debit card and just had enough to pay the $30 state fee. now I have a bill due on the 1st. I looked at last years return and I efiled on Feb.6th and received direct deposit on the 13th. I have no one to “loan” money from. This news is horrible for me.
I filed last year and sum one stole my social security number I have send all the paper work in and they said 90 days that was in mied November how long do you think I would have to wait in need of the money please help.
Hi Donna,
I really can’t say. Whatever info you got from the IRS is probably the best you’re going to get. All I can tell you is that it often takes a long time. Waiting for a year is not unheard of. It’s different for everyone.
Check out this post on our sister site PriorTax, especially the comments. It will give you some idea of what to expect: http://www.priortax.com/filing-late-taxes/someone-used-my-social-security-number-to-file-taxes-what-should-i-do/
I was told by a jackson hewiitt rep. That the irs will start a random of tax returns on jan. 23…is that true?
Hi Kiara,
Yes, I’ve heard similar rumors of the IRS starting a random test run around the 23rd. Curiously all of these rumors seem to been emanating from Jackson Hewitt. All I can tell you is that I haven’t heard anything official about it from the IRS, but it is entirely possible that they will test their system before the 30th. Do note however that even if they do, it is extremely unlikely that your return will be selected as one of these early return. Just to be safe you should assume your return will be processed on or soon after the 30th.