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!
How long does it take to be transmitted to the irs after you file, how long does it take to notify the tax payer if its rejected? ??
Hi Tee,
It shouldn’t take very long, usually 24-48 hours or less. Given that the start of this tax season was two weeks later than usual, some companies (not to mention the IRS) are swamped by a large backlog of returns accumulated over the course of January.
@lisab I don’t think there is but I will find out for u
Please help my tax preparer file me single instead of head of household and now my return is under review is there anyway that can be changed
Hi Lisab,
If the IRS has already accepted your return the only thing you can do is file an amended return, Form 1040X. If your return has not yet been accepted then you may be able to cancel it and correct this original return.
Okay, so I efiled my taxes (as I do every year using TaxAct) on 1/29/13. Today is the 2nd of february and on the “check efile status” on taxact’s website…it STILL says awaiting acceptance from the IRS. It’s been well over 48hrs so what the hell is going on??? It’s never taken this long to receive feedback regarding my efiled return.
Hi Deidra,
Because the start of the tax season was two weeks later than usual this year, many tax preparation companies and the IRS are swamped by a massive backlog of returns accumulated during January. As a result, processing times are going to be a little longer than usual at the beginning of the season. I would give it another day or two before you contact TaxACT to see what the problem is.
I did my refund on the 28th and it got accepted on the 29th. I used the track my refund on the IRS site and it said my refund is set to be deposited in my account on feb 5th and if not there by the 10th they instructed me to contact IRS.