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!
yes, I received my refund anticipation loan today.
Update: Wisconsin just went through and was accepted so it’s all looking good. I’m happy so far. Now, the wait.
Yes, my friend got it DD in her bank account this morning.
Hi ! I e-filed on 1/30/13.I use freefillableforms.com- the first year 2010 tax forms went through fine,IRS accepted all was well,2011 tax forms ,I had my husband’s birthdate wrong, and was rejected, I made the correction and re-e filed…all was well, accepted….this year for 2012…doublechecked and triplechecked everything and e filed…e-file company said my return was successfully transmitted and wait 24-48 hours and I will be accepted or rejected by IRS..
I filed Wednesday(1/30/13) and I know patience is not my virtue, but I always got my IRS response within hours….although this is the 1st time I actually e-filed on the 1st day the IRS was officially accepting returns…I have not heard a word…..when I check my staus with the freefilable forms.com, I get a response that my return was received and would be forwarded to the taxing agency at the appropriate time….
What does that mean? I thought they already had it…from that response I ‘m thinking it was not transmitted to the IRS and their holding up my return…
Can anyone reassure me all is right with my return..has anyone had a status message like that when e filing with a e file company….
Don’t know what to think, and I never got a rejection or acceptance email from the IRS…I even tried the where’s my refund , and it doesn’t have any information…
Just wonder what the hold up is on the IRS confirmation accepted or rejected email….how long should it take for them to respond…how long do I wait to re-efile and start over again….any thoughts or help would be appreciated….
I am paranoid not knowing why I haven’t been contacted….and my status keeps giving me the same old will be forwarded to the taxing agency at the appropriate time….I’m confused and worried… Thanks for your time and help!!
Hi Anne,
This sounds a little phishy to me just because I know for a fact that you cannot e-file prior year returns. So if you’re using a site that claims to have e-file your 2010 and 2011 returns, I would be a little suspicious.
As for your 2012 return, I wouldn’t necessarily be worried that the IRS hasn’t accepted it yet, just because some tax preparation services have such a huge backlog of returns from the whole month of January that it’s taking a long time for some companies to process. That being said, in combination with the fact that they’re saying they’ve e-file prior years, I would look into it.
I filed with HRBlock after getting screwed by Tax Act.<—Don't use them. I opted for e-file. The federal one was accepted within five mins, but the state is still pending which I expected. State always takes longer. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up and some hope.