<prompt> Human: Im 22 years old, been working since I was 18, and Ive never paid taxes. I never knew how, and I dont really know how to fix the situation. Ive never gotten a letter or a phone call... But yeah, basically, am I just a screw-up waiting to be punished? Every time I mention it to someone they freak out in a panic, which makes me panic more than I already do, so i kind of just kept hush about it and Im scared that its to the point now where Im basically fucked.Please help  <response>: If you have never filed a federal return before, you can order transcripts of your Wage and Income documents including Forms W-2 by filing Form 4506-T Select the transcripts for tax years 2012 - 2014. Most requests take about ten business days to process.Once you have your transcripts, you can prepare the federal returns yourself, or hire a tax professional. If your only income was from wages W-2 gigs, you should be able to file Form 1040-EZ.2012: 1040EZ and Instructions2013: 1040EZ and Instructions2014: 1040EZ and InstructionsThe refund statute for tax year 2012 elapses 04152016, so get on filing that return first.If you are due refunds on tax years 2012 - 2014, there is no penalty for filing after the return due date.Be sure each return has your current address. You must sign and date all returns, and attach the Forms W-2 on the left margin of page one.You can try to request your refund for tax year 2014 by direct deposit by including your checking or savings account information. If the 2014 return does not finish processing by 12312015, the refund will be issued as a paper check.It is too late to request direct deposits for 2012 or 2013. You will receive separate refund checks for each year after they complete processing. 