Last week, we reported that Josh and Anna Duggar owe unpaid taxes dating as far back as 2009.
Despite their more than $14,000 debt to the federal and Arkansas state governments however, Josh and Anna just purchased a new home in Siloam Springs, Ark.
While they got a great deal on the foreclosed property, the purchase is still raising concerns about Josh’s inability to manage his personal finances.
The home sits on a 2-acre lot, and the young Duggars will have plenty of room, should they choose to expand their clan (which you know they will.)
There’s no doubt that the $55,000 fixer-upper would make a great deal for some lucky family, but many are questioning if the time is right for Josh and Anna.
There’s been talk of Josh Duggar running for public office, and with so much scrutiny on his family’s finances, the move will only invite more scrutiny.
To critics in the media, spending large amounts of cash despite a several-year-old tax debt could be viewed as his way of thumbing his nose at the IRS.
Then again, Josh is never afraid to confront critics head on, as he showed in pushing for passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Arkansas.
Who knows, the same arch-conservatives drawn to Duggar for his support of the controversial law might also appreciate his Tea Party-esque disregard for taxes.
Could Josh be using his finances to make a political statement? If so, it’s a risk-reward strategy that may come at great personal expense. So stay tuned …