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IRS Files $8 Million Tax Lien Against Sen. Jim Justice

The lien cites tax assessments dating to 2015, placing parts of the liability near the IRS's 10-year collection limit.

Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice sworn into US Senate. | Getty Images
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Overview

  • The IRS filed notices of a federal tax lien against Jim and Cathy Justice totaling more than $8 million in unpaid taxes.
  • Public records show the documents were prepared on Sept. 30 and recorded in Greenbrier County on Oct. 2.
  • One assessment listed in the filing is dated Nov. 25, 2015, indicating portions of the debt are approaching the agency’s collection window.
  • An IRS spokesperson declined to discuss the specific case, and Justice's office did not respond to requests for comment.
  • The action adds to Justice’s financial and legal pressures, including a 2023 DOJ lawsuit over unpaid mining penalties and a January report that his debts exceeded $1 billion.