TMZ<\/a>, Brittany says the issue stems from an older tax filing problem, and she insists she\u2019s actively working to clear everything up. <\/p>\nHer CPA, Christopher Fank, claims that he has handled Brittany\u2019s taxes for the last five years, and she has paid everything owed during that period.<\/p>\n
The alleged problem dates back to 2019, when Cartwright\u2019s accountant says \u201cphantom income and tax\u201d were mistakenly reported under her name. He claims that the error is now being corrected. <\/p>\n
The CPA reportedly said he is working directly with California tax authorities and that the account has been placed on hold while Brittany submits proof disputing the debt.<\/p>\n
\nSo yeah, according to her accountant, Brittany is not dodging taxes \u2014 she\u2019s just untangling paperwork.<\/p>\n
Still, the headline lands at a particularly messy time for the reality star.<\/p>\n
Brittany has spent the past year navigating a very public split from estranged husband Jax Taylor, custody negotiations involving their son Cruz, and intense scrutiny surrounding the breakup. <\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Jax and Brittany reached a custody agreement<\/a> that included alcohol-related restrictions. Basically, they can\u2019t be drunk around their kid, which probably should\u2019ve been the policy during their marriage.<\/p>\nNeedless to say, it\u2019s already been a rocky 2026 for Brit, and a surprise tax controversy is probably the last thing she needed.<\/p>\n
But Cartwright appears determined to shut down the narrative before it spirals further.<\/p>\n
Whether this turns out to be a clerical nightmare or something more complicated remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
Whatever the case, we will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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