Teen Mom star Leah Messer is facing a massive tax debt, which could threaten her profession and way of life as a reality TV celebrity and mother of three. The alum, who became famous after becoming pregnant with twin siblings at 16, has been slammed with various tax liens over the years. The celebrity owes the federal and state governments almost $780,000. To make matters worse, her ex-fiancé Jaylan Mobley abandoned her with a property she did not own and may have utilized her money as a down payment. The show’s viewers were astonished by such a colossal amount and were curious to find the reason. Read on to find out how the celebrity ends up in this mess and how she copes with her unpaid taxes.
Teen Mom: Leah Messer’s Tax Debt Skyrocketed After A New $290k Lien!
Teen Mom celebrity Leah Messer’s tax problems began in 2014 when she received her first federal tax lien for $29,393.351. She has since acquired five additional federal and state government liens totaling $779,147.461. The most recent one was charged to her on May 8, 2023, a whooping sum of $290,2971. Leah has not paid her tax bills despite earning a six-figure salary from Teen Mom and other endeavors.
Her personal life and relationships also impacted the celebrity’s economic challenges, Her ex-fiancé Jaylan Mobley surprised her in March 2022 with a beautiful $500,000 home he purchased for them and her three daughters. However, Leah’s name was not on the house’s deed. Jaylan also obtained assistance from a US Department of Veterans Affairs initiative for a zero down payment. According to a source, Jaylan took the money Leah offered him for a down payment and left her with a property she did not own. The pair separated in October 2022, only two months after they were engaged in Costa Rica.
According to The Sun, Leah was charged $448,261.35 for 2015, ’17 & ’19, respectively. Another insider claimed that her total unpaid amount was nearly $489k last year. But currently, a new lien was added to the star’s score resulting in her vast debt. The celebrity’s tax trouble has also sparked a backlash from some of her fans, who expressed their opinions on social media. Some fans suggested that Leah should have use her salary to pay off her taxes instead of buying expensive things. However, some fans defended Leah and showed sympathy for her situation.
Teen Mom: Leah Messer’s Generosity Backfires! Lost Money By Lending Family and Friends!
Leah Messer is recognized as a helpful and kind-hearted woman who is always willing to assist those in need. Her generosity, however, has backfired on her since she has lost money by lending it to relatives and friends. The 31-year-old had revealed that the star started generating money from the show and was too fast to give it away. Leah previously stated that she wants the program and the money to stay the same as she is.
However, the celebrity also realized that some individuals took advantage of her generosity and did not repay her. The star stated that she would “cut her own throat” to give money to others. She has learned from her mistakes and is now more cautious with her money. Leah just landed a new role on MTV’s Teen Mom Family Reunion, where she will discuss her experiences. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for all more updates on the topic.