<prompt> Human: Okay, Im 19, and Ive been working since I was 16. Ive filed my taxes exactly once and that was 3 years ago while I was still living at home and my parents made sure I got it done. In the fall of 2013 I turned 16 and my mom made me get a job. I worked there until mid March when my mother made me quit. I filed taxes at the beginning of 2014. In the summer of 2014 I moved out of my parents home and got my old job back. I also got another job. Both making minimum wage. I did not file taxes for 2014. In September of 2015 I quit my minimum wage job and moved on to a job in sales where I was paid as a contractor on commission. Taxes were not taken out of my checks. I did not file taxes this year. In March of this year I quit my sales job and didnt start another job until September this year and now Im a waitress. I really dont know where to start or what to do or anything. I know I need to file my taxes but I dont even know where to start. Edit: I was claimed as a dependant. For 2014 after that I have not and will not be claimed. Assistant: Depending on how much you made, you may not have to file Federal taxes. If your income was over 10,300, then you should have filed, otherwise dont worry about it. IRS Publication: Also -- You may be missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit: Hopefully these will help you decide if you needed to file or not. Then youll need to go from here! Human: I honestly dont know how much I made... how do I figure it out?Assistant: Start by getting W-2 and 1099s. All your former employers, assuming they are above the table, should have them on file. Come back with that info, and well go from there.Human: How do I get them, I feel totally lost and way in over my head  <response>: Breathe. Well take care of you. You were probably mailed copies at one point, but lets assume theyre gone. This process is designed to be as easy as possible with a little educationhelp. Call up or go into yours employerss offices. Ask specifically for payroll. Ask for w-2 for your regular employment, 1099s when you were a contractor. 