<prompt> Human: Im a college sophomore and know absolutely nothing about personal finance or legal issues.I received a letter from the tax authority notifying me that I owe several tens of thousands of dollars in Gift Taxes. Years ago a relative transferred property to my name. I was underage and told to just sign the dotted line, so what the fuck did I know what was going on. The relative hasnt died.Ive got hardly 1,000 to my name and lm freaking out and I feel so betrayed. I dont know any lawyers or accountants, not can I probably afford one. My family told me not to tell anyone but I dont feel comfortable about this situation at all and am afraid of the consequences. Im also paranoid now and feel like everyones looking over my shoulder, so I rather not specify which state, country, or continent I am in, which I understand isnt exactly helpful of me.Please help me. What is going on? What do I do? What should I expect?---EDIT 1I just found out my 16-year-old brother obviously a minor also received a notice that he owes money for the same property.For those thinkingsaying its a scam -- I checked the reference of my letter with the relevant government body, and its legit.Thank you all so much for your replies. Im in the process of taking it all in and making sense of this.---EDIT 2Im trying to dig deeper and find out more but my family is being really guarded.Some new things I should add: The relative who gifted the property to me never lived at the property. I lived there briefly. The property is also no longer in my name so selling it isnt an option. From what I can gather it seems like the title of the house name it was registered under or whatever the difference is was passed around like a hot potato.  <response>: What tax authority? Is this the United States? Are these incomegift taxes, or property taxes? You need to be specific for us to help you. Nobody can find you based on a vague situation and a statecountry. My family told me not to tell anyoneAbout the gifted property, the tax, or something else? 