<prompt> Human: I started working my first full time job 6 months ago but no one has spoken to me about doing this.I was under the assumption it was all taken care of since the taxes are directly taken out of my check and since I filled out some forms in the beginning.  <response>: So youve paid most of your taxes - maybe too much. The return you file anytime between late January and April 15th is to settle up any differences between what you paid through withholding and what your tax liability is. Withholding is only an estimate though, and for not working the whole year, chances are good you paid too much.If you did pay too much, you dont need to file usually. The IRS is happy to keep your money. But I would recommend everyone file taxes, at least once they hit 18. If you didnt pay enough, you must file.So fill out a 1040 after you get your W-2 copy from your employer. Or use any of the software programs. TurboTax is good but can get expensive. Under 57k or so and its free, though. Barring that, TaxACT. 