Financial troubles are brewing for “Real Housewives of Atlanta” veteran Kandi Burruss, as an exclusive report reveals she is facing nearly $280,000 in back taxes from the Georgia Internal Revenue Service. According to a source familiar with the investigation, the underreported revenue comes from a range of sideline entertainment ventures Kandi has run off-air – including podcasts, gigs, and revenue from a separate streaming platform.
Specifically, the IRS discovered irregularities in financial records related to a company under Kandi’s name – which is said to be a “pooling place” for money from music projects, stage shows, digital content, and commercial products related to her personal brand. Between 2021 and 2023, investigators identified a series of money transfers and contracts that were either underreported or completely absent from her annual income statement, resulting in nearly $280,000 in tax debt.
“What started out as a routine audit was a series of issues that surfaced when the Kandi Koated brand was reviewed — specifically, unclear transactions between Kandi’s entertainment company and payment partners in other states,” the source added. Notably, some of the payments were classified as personal income but were reported as business expenses to reduce taxes.
Although there has been no official response from Kandi or her legal representatives, the Atlanta media has begun to buzz about the possibility that the “RHOA queen” may face additional penalties, or even a criminal investigation if authorities discover signs of intentional tax evasion. An independent tax expert commented: “If what is alleged is correct, Kandi will not only owe taxes but may also face a temporary asset freeze during the investigation.”
Meanwhile, observers say this could be one of the biggest financial shocks to the RHOA cast in recent years, especially for Kandi – who is known as a “model business woman” and has been praised for her transparent and efficient business style.
Fans are currently divided into two distinct camps. One side has come to her defense, saying she’s “being scrutinized for being so successful,” while the other says “everyone has a dark side – and this is when the real thing comes out.”
While the truth remains to be determined, one thing is clear: Kandi Burruss – who once built a flawless image in the reality TV world – is now in a dangerous place that she never expected.
