<prompt> Human: I have never filed tax before. I worked as a contractor for a company for a few months in the end of last year. I think Ill owe around 1300 to the IRS. I dont know if I should write the check now to the IRS or first file my tax return. Any suggestions is welcomed. Thanks!Edit: Actually the form is 1099-MISC. Section 7 has amount mentioned on it.  <response>: You have to file a return or at least fill one out, at which point you still should file it to know how much to send to the IRS. 