<prompt> Human: I owe almost 1,000 to the IRS for unpaid taxes from 2013. They sent me a copy of a 1099-B Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions that have a number of entries from Merrill Lynch where my fathers and my name are listed as recipients. The income is from 2013 I was 21. I have no knowledge of these accounts, however it is possible they were opened when I was a minor. I never received any of the income stated on the 1099 and Merill Lynch cannot find the accounts. I am a college student without income and cannot afford a lawyer. How do I proceed? EDIT: The mystery has been solved. This is an UTMA account that matured without me being contacted. I have found the financial planner that created the account Primerica and will contact my universitys lawyer after getting more information on the account. Thanks everybody for your help.Assistant: sounds like your father signed your name to some documents without your knowledge or approval. minor or not, its illegal and is considered fraud and identity theft. have you spoken to your dad about this?Human: We are estranged; He cannot be trusted. Should I ask a lawyer, ML, or the IRS to contact him?  <response>: Most universities have free legal services for students. Talk to ur university centee 