How much tax do you have to pay for 17000 per year income?

It depends on how you have your taxes set up with your employer. If you're self employed it's different. There are too many scenariOS for one answer.

You need to file taxes with your local state and federally through the I.R.S. (Internal Revenue Service.) You can obtain tax pamphlets and booklets from your nearest USPS Post Office to answer all of your tax questions.