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Senator Justice Settles $5.2M Tax Lawsuit Amid Controversy

11/30/2025

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Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia settled a lawsuit with the Internal Revenue Service, paying nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
The civil lawsuit filed hours earlier alleges unpaid taxes dating back to 2009, with Justice facing over $8 million in liens and $1.4 million related to The Greenbrier.
The IRS filing came just before the 10-year collection statute expired, and Justice says the action is politically motivated.

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Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia settled a lawsuit with the Internal Revenue Service, paying nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
The civil lawsuit filed hours earlier alleges unpaid taxes dating back to 2009, with Justice facing over $8 million in liens and $1.4 million related to The Greenbrier.
The IRS filing came just before the 10-year collection statute expired, and Justice says the action is politically motivated.