Senator’s $5 Million Tax Settlement Reveals 16 Years of Financial Decline
- U.S. Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) agreed to pay $5.16M in overdue federal taxes, resolving a 16-year IRS dispute. - The settlement includes penalties and follows repeated legal actions over unpaid taxes dating to 2009. - Justice's financial struggles include liens on his Greenbrier Resort and ongoing disputes over real estate and coal mine debts. - The case highlights his public accountability challenges as a once-wealthy political figure facing persistent litigation.
U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) has settled a longstanding dispute with the IRS by agreeing to pay close to $5.2 million in overdue federal income taxes, bringing to a close a 16-year battle over unpaid taxes and adding another chapter to the former billionaire's ongoing financial troubles,
The IRS lawsuit claimed that Justice and his wife, Cathy, had "failed or refused to fully pay" tax debts going back to 2009, despite repeated requests for payment
Justice's financial difficulties have long attracted public attention. In 2021,
The senator, who assumed office in January after defeating Democrat Glenn Elliott and succeeding retiring Sen. Joe Manchin, has come under fire for his handling of finances. At a 2024 press conference, Justice dismissed the collection actions as "politically motivated" and described his businesses as "complex and complicated," praising his children for "doing an outstanding job" managing them
The IRS has also sought to collect other debts from Justice.
The recent settlement does not address all outstanding matters. The Greenbrier still faces risks from unresolved debts, and Justice's businesses continue to be scrutinized for their debt management practices.
This case highlights the precarious financial position of a once-wealthy public figure now contending with lawsuits and increased public oversight. With the tax dispute settled, the Justice family's ability to regain financial stability will depend on resolving their remaining legal and monetary challenges.
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