<p>Here is a thread from last year started by a student whose situation was much like yours. Most of the advice that student received would also apply to you. Read through it and know that you aren’t alone:</p>
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<p>Your dad has his reasons for not filing taxes - for example he may think that he will owe a lot more money than he actually will, or he may not have strong enough literacy skills to handle the paperwork. Help him get this sorted out. Contact the local Vista group from the link up-thread. They will be able to help you do everything that needs to be done. Your dad will just have to sign.</p>