You can still work on filing your taxes after missing the stioulated deadline. This way, you can avoid penalties and secure a refund out of the taxes that have been withheld.

A tax refund is a tax credit that the taxpayer gets in certain cases, namely when the amount on their taxes is lower than the amount that's been withheld on their tax year expenses.

Filing your taxes in the U.S. can be a real challenge if it's your first time and you're not familiar with the steps involved. From the necessary documents to deadlines, our specialists tell you all you need to know.