Chrisley Couple Faces $1.5M Tax Lien After Trump Pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley are now facing over $1.5 million in unpaid federal taxes, according to a newly filed IRS lien ^[1]. The lien, filed on August 19, 2026, in Davidson County, Tennessee, totals $1,571,452 and covers two separate tax periods: $142,410.72 for 2021 and $1,429,041.89 for 2022. These assessments were issued in December 2022 and December 2023, respectively.

The financial setback comes more than a year after President Donald Trump granted the couple a full presidential pardon in May 2025, wiping out their prison sentences for tax evasion and bank fraud ^[1]. The Chrisleys were originally convicted in June 2022 after being accused of securing over $36 million in fraudulent loans using falsified documents, which they used for luxury cars, real estate, and travel. Todd, 57, was sentenced to 12 years, Julie, 53, to seven years, both serving time in Florida facilities before their release.

Despite their pardon, the IRS has pursued separate tax assessments unrelated to the criminal convictions ^[1]. During their incarceration, both taught classes—Todd on finance and Julie on real estate—highlighting the irony of their situation, as noted by their daughter Savannah on her podcast. After their release, they returned to public life, hosting the podcast "Chrisley Confessions 2.0" and reflecting on their marriage with renewed clarity ^[2].

The couple has not publicly addressed the new lien, and Page Six has not received comment from either ^[1]. Their financial future remains uncertain, even after being cleared of criminal charges ^[2].

What happens next? The IRS may pursue collection actions, and the Chrisleys may need to negotiate a payment plan or dispute the assessments. The situation underscores that pardons do not erase civil tax liabilities. The story was first reported by New York Post and Us Weekly.