Summary
U.S. Senator Jim Justice from West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes. This agreement comes after the federal government filed a lawsuit regarding taxes that have been owed since 2009. Justice, once considered a billionaire, has been dealing with significant financial difficulties and has other unresolved financial issues.
Key Facts
- Senator Jim Justice owes nearly $5.2 million in personal taxes and has agreed to a payment plan.
- The federal government filed a lawsuit stating Justice had not paid these taxes dating back to 2009.
- Justice’s financial status was formerly valued at $1.9 billion but has decreased significantly.
- In October, Justice claimed his businesses are "complicated" and suggested the actions against him were politically motivated.
- Justice was elected to the U.S. Senate in November, taking over Joe Manchin’s vacated seat.
- The IRS has filed additional liens totaling more than $8 million against Justice for unpaid taxes.
- Justice's family businesses have faced multiple financial challenges, including unpaid taxes and fees related to The Greenbrier hotel and resort.
- The Greenbrier, purchased by Justice out of bankruptcy in 2009, has been central to financial disputes involving unpaid debts and potential foreclosure.
