This is Steph responding to the replys to my tax question, I did have the with holdings taken out and if i had

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the extra time on my hands to file, then normally i would. Only this time, I was out of the country when it came time to file, and it would have been like a yo-yo effect with the mailing system. That was what made me question if I needed to actually file or save myself the headache that it was creating.
I chose to just let it go, to not hassel with it, and take care of other things. My dad brought up the question a few days ago, and I could not explain where i thought i found the information regarding the deduction amount or about not having to file the taxes.
I have been worried ever since over this, so I seeked an answer from here, hoping that someone would know how to answer the question.
The amount of money was just under $1,000 and it was working some part time hours for McDonalds inside of a Wal-Mart. Not much of anything, just killing 2 months till I was to travel out of the country on a visit.
Thanks for all the help you all are giving me, I am very appreciative.
Steph

Answer 1

If you had withholding taken out, you can file and get it refunded to you. It isn't too late to still get it, and since you didn't owe anything there won't be any penalty for filing late. If it's just $2 or something it might not be worth bothering, but if it's a larger amount, go ahead and file - it's your money, but if you don't file you'll forfeit it.