In 2000, Richard Hatch made history by winning the first season of Survivor<\/em>. However, shortly after the season wrapped, he started disputing the taxes on his million-dollar prize, as well as the Pontiac Aztek SUV that he won.<\/p>\n In 2006, Hatch was indicted on felony tax evasion charges and fraud, but a jury found him guilty only of filing false personal income tax returns. He was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison, then an additional nine months for failing to amend his 2000 and 2001 tax returns.<\/p>\n According to Page Six<\/em><\/a>, \u201cIn legal filings, he told the court he believed the taxes on the winnings should be paid by either CBS or the show\u2019s production company. But years of litigation in the district court has resulted in several rulings against him.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2022, the government tried to collect the tax by placing tax liens on two properties in Rhode Island under his sister\u2019s name, arguing that he transferred the properties to her. A judge ultimately denied the request because the government couldn\u2019t prove Hatch had remaining interest in the houses.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n However, another judge recently determined that Hatch must pay taxes on his winnings. With interest, he now owes $3.3 million on the one million that he originally won.<\/p>\n When discussing his ongoing legal battles, Hatch said, \u201cI have spent 25 years trying to do the right thing in a complicated situation, and I remain committed to resolving this matter fairly.\u201d<\/p>\n Since winning the original season of Survivor, Hatch has appeared on other reality shows, including House of Villains<\/em>, Celebrity Apprentice,<\/em> and The Biggest Loser. <\/em>He also returned for Survivor: All-Stars<\/em> in season eight, where he was voted out fourth.<\/p>\n Survivor<\/em> is currently airing another returnee season to celebrate season 50, but Hatch is not a contestant<\/a>. The show airs on Wednesdays on CBS.<\/p>\n <\/a> Kyle Cooke Says Loverboy Is on the Brink of Bankruptcy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> This Real Estate Agent Will Trade a House for Magic: The Gathering Cards<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> C-3PO Head From \u2018Star Wars\u2019 Sells for Seven Figures at Auction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s Fight With Neighbor: Video Surfaces Showing What Led to Altercation<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Champions Is Set to Shake Up Competitive Battling This April<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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