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Survivor Winner Richard Hatch Faces $3.2 Million Tax Bill

3/29/2026

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Richard Hatch, the first Survivor winner, owes over $3.2 million in taxes dating to 2000.
A Rhode Island judge ruled on March 17 that Hatch must pay penalties and interest on this amount.
The Internal Revenue Service has placed liens on two properties Hatch allegedly transferred to his sister to evade payment.
Hatch plans to appeal because he says he acted fairly and was convicted on tax charges in 2006.

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Story summary

Richard Hatch, the first Survivor winner, owes over $3.2 million in taxes dating to 2000.
A Rhode Island judge ruled on March 17 that Hatch must pay penalties and interest on this amount.
The Internal Revenue Service has placed liens on two properties Hatch allegedly transferred to his sister to evade payment.
Hatch plans to appeal because he says he acted fairly and was convicted on tax charges in 2006.