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Gia Giudice Addresses Mother Teresa Giudice’s Reported Tax Debt
Gia Giudice, daughter of Teresa Giudice, has publicly responded to allegations that her mother and stepfather, Luis Ruelas, are facing a substantial $3 million tax debt. The claims surfaced in reports highlighting potential financial difficulties for the reality TV star and her husband.
Gia Giudice Responds to Tax Debt Reports
On the March 31 episode of her podcast, “Casual Chaos,” Gia, 24, addressed reports that had circulated starting Monday, March 24, after People magazine cited records indicating potential financial strain for Teresa, 52, and Luis, 49. Gia aimed to downplay the severity of the purported debt.
Gia Giudice Defends Mother’s Financial Responsibility
“We’ve experienced a mix of positive and negative moments this week, and I’m sure many of you have seen the news,” Gia stated, before sharing her perspective. “My mother has been the only provider for my sisters and me since my father [Joe Giudice] went to prison. She has worked incredibly hard to ensure my sisters and I have a stable upbringing and that our family is financially secure. I cannot emphasize enough how diligently my mother has worked. Everything will be resolved.”
Gia Giudice on Luis Ruelas’ Role
Gia, who appears on The Real Housewives of New Jersey with her mother, added, “My mother has everything under control, and there is no cause for concern. My stepfather, Luis, is an exceptional stepfather. He treats my sisters and me as his own children. He is also actively working to resolve everything. There’s nothing to worry about; everything will be fine. But thank you for your concern.”
Details of the Alleged Tax Liens
Public records indicate that Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas have reportedly accumulated over $3 million in tax liens. A tax lien is a legal claim by the government against an individual’s property due to unpaid tax obligations, according to the IRS.
Documents reportedly show Teresa owing $303,889.20, while Ruelas’s alleged debt is closer to $2.6 million. In December 2024, Ruelas, 49, reportedly received a lien for $163,523.94, according to People. This lien reportedly remains an open case.
Bethenny Frankel’s Social Media Comment
Bethenny Frankel, known from The Real Housewives of New York City, shared her reaction to the debt reports on social media. “OMG no say this is not so,” Frankel, 53, wrote as a caption to an Instagram Reel discussing the situation.
Gia Giudice’s Message to Bethenny Frankel
Gia mentioned Frankel’s social media post on her podcast and addressed her directly early in the episode.
“Bethany Frankel, thank you very much for your kind video. You are a mother with a daughter. I doubt you would appreciate it if someone said such things about you,” Gia commented. “I hope that thousand-dollar TikTok paycheck was truly worth it. And thanks. But we are doing perfectly fine here.”
Teresa Giudice’s Past Financial Issues
This is not the first instance of financial difficulties for Teresa Giudice in marriage. In 2009, Teresa and her former husband, Joe, 52, filed for bankruptcy, citing an $11 million debt. Subsequently, in 2014, both were indicted on 39 counts, including bankruptcy fraud. Teresa served 11 months of a 15-month prison sentence beginning the following year.
Joe served a 41-month prison sentence before being deported to Italy. He currently lives in the Bahamas and was recently visited by Gia, as she shared on her podcast episode.