Leah Messer Faces Over $700K in Tax Liens

Leah Messer Faces Over $700K in Tax Liens.

Leah Messer's financial troubles are escalating once more, as the Teen Mom star is reportedly confronted with two new tax liens totaling $65,000, which elevates her overall debt to more than $700,000.

According to The Ashley, Leah was notified of these liens last year, including a state lien issued in July for $32,600 and a federal lien in September for $32,900. This situation follows a federal tax lien exceeding $163,000 that she received in February 2024, along with a state lien amounting to $31,300.

The publication indicates that when aggregated, Leah's tax liabilities surpass $715,000. These debts reportedly remain unsettled, and Leah has declined to comment on her current financial circumstances.

Leah has encountered liens on several occasions, in addition to the debts she was informed of last year. Although she has previously been candid about the factors contributing to her financial difficulties, she once earned a six-figure income from the Teen Mom franchise. Leah attributes her tax issues to a decline that began after her divorce from Jeremy Calvert in 2015. That same year, she also sought treatment for substance abuse. She primarily attributes her financial missteps to poor guidance from accountants.

“I have worked with many different accountants over the years,” he said in 2023. “At first, I was filing and paying more than I was making and then I was paying people that had me stall while ‘they handled the tax situation. Apparently, it’s a long process. Then in 2020, the IRS was backed up like the entire world due to COVID.”

In the same interview, Leah criticized MTV for failing to provide her with adequate support in managing her finances. She highlighted her low-income upbringing and her lack of knowledge regarding wealth management after earning significant income from Teen Mom 2.

Estimates regarding Leah’s net worth vary widely, with figures ranging from $50,000 to $1.2 million. However, considering the substantial amount of back taxes she owes, it is difficult to ascertain that her net worth remains as high as previously reported.

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Leah is not the only star from Teen Mom to encounter financial difficulties. Co-stars Catelyn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra previously dealt with liens amounting to $856,800 for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018, which they settled in 2023. Additionally, Maci Bookout and Amber Portwood have also been revealed to have outstanding tax debts. This situation illustrates that participation in a successful reality show does not guarantee financial prosperity or proficiency in financial management.