IRS Back Taxes Case: California Lt. Governor’s Family Settles Over $100,000 Tax Bill

Another case of the rich and famous owing back taxes to the IRS! In recent news, California’s lieutenant Governor, Abel Maldonado’s family paid $111,146 in back taxes to the IRS last month, after the government placed a tax lien on the business, the family farm.

The governor’s father and brother paid the back taxes sum, though stating they were doing so “under protest” as they were disputing the charge. According to the LA Times the dispute involves the use of a dozen Ford pickup trucks driven by the company officers, including Maldonado’s family. The federal government argued the trucks were being used as personal vehicles and demanded that the company pay taxes on them like other forms of employee compensation.

The Maldonado company argues that the trucks were being used for business purposes, though paid the IRS bill to avoid further bad publicity for Maldonado, who was appointed lieutenant governor by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This case illustrates that no matter how powerful of a position you may hold, the IRS can always find you. And if you have delinquent tax returns or owe back taxes, rest assured that the IRS will come after you.

One way the IRS can seek collection of back taxes owed is through your businesses or personal assets. They can file a tax lien, a statement alleging you have tax debt. This legal document can harm your credit report and can be filed against your property or in the case of Maldonado’s family, the family farm business. Tax liens can also be filed against your home, preventing you from selling it as an asset until the lien if paid off entirely.

Don’t put yourself, your home of business in a vulnerable position! If you owe back taxes and fear you may have a tax lien placed against you, seek professional tax help now. It is best to resolve your tax debt now rather than wait until it escalates and the government takes actions against you! A specialized tax attorney or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist can assess your specific situation and tailor a solution best suited for getting you tax relief fast, including an Offer in Compromise or an IRS Installment Agreement among several repayment options.

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