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!
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Thanks for the info, Guess all I can do is wait. I just don’t understand how ppl who filed there taxs later them me are getting there money sooner then me?!?! HOW IS THAT?
http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Where's-My-Refund-It's-Quick,-Easy,-and-Secure.
i did my boyfriends on january 25th and his was accepted on the 30th and he received his taxes on the first.. a few other people did there the same day and accepted the same day but yet they did ot get there’s on the first..
I purcharsed the turbo tax software and did our own taxes this year. We have to itemize and have several deductions we use. I was ready to e-file and the system told me I couldn’t yet because the IRS had some forms that still were not ready… How much longer before I can e-file?
Hi Cass,
My understanding is that the IRS hopes to be fully functional by late February or early March. I would check the IRS website for updates.
I filed on 1/31/13 and was accepted same day and I checked my refund status this morning and it still saying it is being processed what’s up with this? Or what’s it mean?
Hi Jesse,
It means it’s still being processed. The IRS had a massive backlog of returns to deal with starting January 30th. Yours was at the very bottom of that pile. They will likely get to it very soon but for now you just need to be patient.