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. Im an accountant and this is true. Jan 22nd is thr actual start for efiling. Also you can not efile,2011 taxes being Oct 17th not the 15th is the deadline. If you are a corporation and need more time to prepare you have tl file an extension by March 15 or you will receive a $2350.00 fine against your business. Please keep in mind the IRS will be a little more strict this year.

  2. I have two 2011 w-2 I want to file this year with my 2012 return. When I paper file can I still request direct deposit.

    1. Hi Tijera,

      I think it’s highly unlikely that anyone will get their refunds by February 1st this year. Not only is e-file starting later this year (January 22nd) but the IRS now says people can expect their refunds in “less than 21 days” as opposed to the old “10-21 days.” So if you e-file as early as possible, I would still put the earliest you get your refund at the first week of February, if not later.

  3. Since alot if people are filing early than usual in your opinion what’s the best date to file to ensure fastest return later year I filed Jan 17 got my return like Feb 10

    1. Hi Cedric,

      When e-file opens on the 22nd there will more than likely be a massive backlog of returns, especially since it’s a week later than last year. Most companies will e-file their returns first-come, first served. So it follows that the closer you are to the front of the line, the sooner you’ll get your refund. I know that both RapidTax and TurboTax start accepting 2012 returns on January 3rd, so the sooner you submit your return after this date, the faster you’ll get your refund. You should also note that this year the IRS is telling people to expect their refund in “less than 21 days” as opposed to the previous “10-21 days.” So all things considered, it could very well be later than February 10 when you get your refund this year, even if you do everything as early as you can!

  4. Since Congress has reached a decision on the AMT patch. Is the official date January 22nd when IRS will accept e-files? It has not been updated on the IRS website.

    1. Hi Tori,

      I’m not 100% sure, but I think that yes everyone should be able to start e-filing on the 22nd. There still hasn’t been any official word from the IRS but I think this is our best bet. My understanding is that the IRS had configured their system assuming that the patch would be passed. The potential chaos would only ensue if Congress failed to pass the patch. Since they finally got their act together last night, I think everything should be able to proceed pretty smoothly from here on out.

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