IRS Files $8 Million Tax Lien Against West Virginia Senator Jim Justice

Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) and his wife Cathy face IRS tax liens totaling more than $8 million, covering unpaid taxes from years including 2009, 2017, and 2022. The liens, officially recorded in Greenbrier County, reflect the IRS's formal collection efforts nearing the end of the 10-year statute of limitations on tax debts, with some assessments dating back to 2015. The IRS has made demands for payment, but the liabilities remain unsettled, leading to legal claims on Justice's property and assets until the debts are resolved. Justice, a former two-term governor and owner of a large business empire including the Greenbrier Resort, has faced prior financial scrutiny, including lawsuits and significant debts reported by Forbes. Despite multiple requests, Justice and his representatives have not publicly commented on the liens, though he previously expressed frustration over media scrutiny of his family's finances. This development follows Justice's 2024 election to the U.S. Senate, where he succeeded Joe Manchin and is known as a reliable ally of President Donald Trump.