The government, in a 2022 lawsuit, asserts Hatch still owes taxes for those years plus a $5,000 liability for 2012. They are pushing for Hatch to liquidate properties to satisfy these debts. The government claimed Hatch didn’t report his “Survivor” prize on his late-filed 2000 federal return and failed to declare additional income from 2000 and 2001 related to his “Survivor” fame. Despite being ordered to file amended returns post-conviction, Hatch has not complied.
Survivor Series $3M Tax : Property Dispute
The government seeks to seize property Hatch allegedly transferred fraudulently to his sister. Hatch countered that his sister is the rightful owner, having purchased one building with his assistance and the other from him at full market value, receiving no compensation beyond settling his outstanding mortgages.
Hatch Speaks Out
Representing himself, Hatch expressed relief at being able to share his narrative, stating, “For 24 years, this has gone on. From my perspective, it’s an awful, awful game in which someone like me is just bullied.”
