<prompt> Human: Hello PF, I am curious what happens if I dont file for taxes this year. I am not expecting a return, but to be paying out a few hundred to maybe about a thousand dollars. I collected unemployment for 5 months this year that I didnt pay taxes on. Worked for another 5 months where I did pay taxes on. I also didnt have health insurance for the 7 months out of the year. I am curious what the actual process is and what will happen. I have always filed taxes to collect a return but this year I am wondering if the easiest and cheapest option will be to just not file. Will the IRS just send me a bill? Is there any actual criminal or credit hits if I dont file? What negatives are there? Thanks!EDIT: thanks everyone Im going to file like I typically do then try to set up a decent payment plan. Thanks for all the information!  <response>: Filing taxes is mandatory. Just do it. 