<prompt> Human: Im an independent contractor making over 60K annually, havent filed my taxes from last year, and need to file for this year. Im just coming out of a very severe depression. My life was on a downward spiral. Im a lot healthier now emotionally and mentally, but Im unsure what the best solution may be to improve my financial health taxes specifically. I dont have much money in my checking and savings. Im fearful of my bank accounts being frozen or worse. I want to be proactive instead of reactive. I know I fucked up here. I just want to get on with my life. Direction would be outstanding. I dont deserve it, but go easy on me. Im pretty stressed.  <response>: Here are some suggestions. Im sorry in advance for not giving links, its late for me and Im on mobile.1. uthese-things-happen has given you the first step. File your 2017 taxes or an extension by Tuesday if at all possible. This way you will avoid a failure to file penalty.When youre ready for the next steps here goes. Seriously just take it one step at a time. So dont even read the next steps until youre ready.2. Prepare and file your 2016 tax return.3. Any other years?4. You will need to start paying the taxes. The good news is the penalties interest on late payments are pretty reasonable! The IRS website has a very helpful page about payment plan options. I also see uthese-things-happen offering to answer questions about them quite frequently here.5. Read up on how to pay quarterly estimated taxes in the future.Like I said, one step at a time. The most important part is that you get started. You deserve to get this weight off your shoulders and you can do it! 