<prompt> Human: Between 2011-2016 my Mom has handled my taxes I worked as an independent contractor so dealing with 1099-MISC and she didnt want me to get confusedEither way, I wasnt making enough to file. She thought that meant I just didnt have to file at all. which doesnt make sense because Im making taxable income and NOT paying taxes upfront...why wouldnt I have to file...?Fast forward to now Im 22, Ive begun to file previous years, and Im already up to 2000 in back taxes and I havent even filed 2011, 2012, or 2014.What should my next steps be? Do I owe enough to go to a tax counselor? Will be wages be garnished? Im lost.Edit: I have no idea if theyve contacted me. It all went through my Mom and to her address. So I have no clue.  <response>: Have you been contacted by the IRS yet?You definitely had to file every year you made more than 400 in 1099 income. If youve been handling that yourself, then I guess keep working the numbers and see what you come up with. This is why friends dont let friends, or moms, or bosses, or strangers do taxes.You dont owe enough to go to a tax resolution firm as far as settling the debt, but you may want to sit down with a tax professional just regarding filing and paying all these taxes. 