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faced a massive tax debt years prior to his death.
The Dawson's Creek actor and his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek, 44, were grappling with a six-figure bill after they were issued a federal tax lien in November 2021 for unpaid taxes for the years 2018 and 2019, according to TMZ.
According to IRS they owed $95,438.31 for 2017 and $173,890.31 for 2019, for a grand total of $269,328.62.
The couple — who weeks before Van Der Beek's passing — paid off the debt and the lien was released in April 2022.
The actor died last week on February 11, at the age of 48, after his two year battle with colorectal .
Following his death, a GoFundMe was launched to help Kimberly and their six kids with expenses, as the cost of his medical care 'left the family out of funds.' The page has raised more than $2.6 million for the family as of Monday.
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Daily Mail has reached out to Van Der Beek's representative for comment regarding the tax debt.
James Van Der Beek faced a massive six-figure tax debt years prior to his death on February 11th at the age of 48; Pictured in 2024
A description on the GoFundMe site stated: 'In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future.
'The costs of James’s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds. They are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time.'
The actor and his wife Kimberly, 44, were issued a federal tax lien in November 2021 for unpaid taxes for the years 2018 and 2019, with a grand total of $269,328.62, according to TMZ
The couple — who share six children — paid off the debt and the lien was released in April 2022; Pictured with their kids
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Following his death from colorectal cancer, a GoFundMe was launched to help Kimberly and their kids with expenses, as the cost of his medical care 'left the family out of funds'
Van Der Beek bought a 36-acre Texas ranch he had previously been renting for $4.76 million one month before he died, with friends helping him with the down payment
The Van Der Beeks used an LLC managed by a California attorney, per the outlet.
