Can you E-File After October 15?

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!

415 Replies to “Can you E-File After October 15?”

  1. I filed on January 11th, was accepted on the 24th, and it still says processing. What’s going on? I’m single, no kids, no school, nothing special about the refund. Folks in my office who have crazy exemptions and kids and weird things have either gotten theirs already or have projected dates!

    1. Hi Andre,

      If you are due a refund you will not have to pay any penalties. On the other hand if you owe money you pay have to pay a failure-to-file penalty, a failure-to-pay penalty, and/or interest.

  2. In the middle of a home sale/purchase, I was told my BUYER had to file their taxes to satisfy their underwriters.  Even though they filed electronically on 1/22 the underwriters want the 4506T before they will finalize their loan.  How long should it take to get the 4506T?

  3. @jordan
    Thanks for that info. I think your right because I e-filed on Jan/20 accepted by IRS on Jan/25 and on the WMR site it’s still processing, but my friend who e-filed later then me got there money on Feb/01 only thing is how you said his refund was $3000+ and my refund is $10,000+ I’ll def let you guys know what happens.

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