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!
I will have my w2 at the end of the month when can I file? I wanted it to go direct deposit …
Hi Melissa,
You can prepare your 2012 return on RapidTax starting January 3rd. So if you’ve already received your W-2 you can go ahead and prepare your return. Then we’ll file it with the IRS as soon as e-file opens on the 22nd.
Does rapid tax allow u to prepare your taxes early then submit them on the 22 of January? If so when do you guys allow people to start preparation?
Hi Quay,
Yes, you can prepare your 2012 return on RapidTax starting January 3rd. Then once you’ve prepared it and it’s been reviewed by one of our tax professionals we’ll file it with the IRS as soon as e-file opens on the 22nd.
This year my daughter turned 17 in November. Do you know why in the world i do not get to gave a tax credit for her? She was 16 for alomost the entire year except a month?? Has the age always been 17?
Hi Pam,
Are you referring to the Child Tax Credit? If so, then yes, it is true that your child must be under age 17 at the end of the year in order for you to claim her. However, you can still claim her as a dependent which gives you a variety of tax breaks.
Since they doing it on the 22nd of Jan will we be able to request the our money back for the next day?
Hi Enderia,
Even though you can file starting January 22nd, you won’t get your refund back the next day. It takes the IRS a little while to process your return. Most people who e-file usually see their money in about 10-21 days, though it’s not unheard of for it to take up to a month. And of course if there is some problem with your return it could end up taking even longer.
can that date change the 22nd since congress has not yet come up with a solution about the taxes
Hi Ronnie,
The tax laws that Congress is currently debating are for the 2013 tax year and beyond. The taxes that everyone will start filing in January are for the 2012 tax year, which is pretty much set. The IRS could still decide to change the e-file start date (even though I think it’s highly unlikely), but it won’t be because of anything happening in Congress. For now I think we can all safely plan on e-filing our returns on January 22, 2013 or soon after!