<prompt> Human: I have a big problem I have been putting off for years. For personnel reasons I dont want to get into I havent filed taxes since 2007. How bad is this, and how do I correct it? I work as an independent contractor and make about 60k a year. Do I need to meet with an accountant? Is there a way I can negotiate the amount of tax I owe?  <response>: This is going to be bad.If youve been making about that much per year for the past 10 years, and always as an independent contractor no taxes withheld, you could owe nearly 200,000 in federal and state taxes before any penalties for non-filing are applied.Yes, you need to speak to a CPA about this, and employ one to help you file for all ten past years, and pay the taxes you owe. 