Once a self-proclaimed rich bitch on Real Housewives of Atlanta, it seems Nene Leakes's swagger is fading under the weight of an unpaid tax bill
According to an exclusive report from the IRS Miami office, a warrant has been issued against Nene Leakes' luxury apartment in Brickell after she allegedly owed more than $146,000 in corporate taxes from 2021, the year she starred in and benefited from a series of contracts related to the reality show The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
A source close to the case confirmed that the tax was directly related to a personal company under Nene's name that was used to invoice her for her salary and pay production costs while she was filming Ultimate Girls Trip. However, according to tax records, income from the show, including appearance fees and promotional bonuses, was either not reported on time or was subject to multiple tax delays
A former employee on the crew Nene's financial manager revealed that she was advised to work with an accountant but often brushed it off and said I can handle it. It's a little late to handle it now.
The Miami condo that the IRS is reportedly targeting is a nearly $900,000 property that Nene bought in mid-2021, right when she was preparing to return to reality TV. It's also where she hosted many backstage parties for her co-stars on the show, which were widely shared on Instagram with the caption Queen energy only.
However, behind those luxurious images is a grim financial reality. A Bravo insider revealed that Nene received a six-figure advance from production to secure her participation in the first season of Ultimate Girls Trip, but that it wasn't properly treated for tax purposes, especially since the majority of the income was received through a personal LLC that was deemed financially incompetent.
Nene has previously faced similar allegations related to her fashion store Swagg Boutique where she was accused of not paying her employees on time and owing rent in Atlanta, leading to a no-show closure at the end of 2022
Currently, Nene's representative lawyer has not made any official response. The former queen of RHOA still regularly posts Instagram stories with morning affirmation clips and luxurious coffee pictures as if a tax letter has never stopped by her door
Conclusion With the latest IRS warrant and a series of financial scandals being rekindled, Nene Leakes may face many consequences if she does not quickly resolve this huge tax bill. When the name rich bitch becomes more of a burden than a brand, the question is not whether she is still rich but whether she is still sane enough to keep what belongs to her
