Gosselin Tax Lien: ‘Jon And Kate Plus 8’ Star Owes 39k In Backed Taxes

Jon Gosselin's tax lien has the proud father owing nearly $40,000 to the government in backed taxes. TMZ reports that the former star of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" didn't pay the IRS all of the money owed in 2009, and now the IRS is going after him.

"According to docs filed in Berks County, Pennsylvania ... Jon still failed to dish out the necessary cash to Uncle Sam [in 2009] resulting in the massive tax bill," TMZ reports.

It's not clear if Jon Gosselin has the money to pay off his tax lien, but if he doesn't begin to pay up, he could get hit with severe penalties that would increase how much he owes.

Some Twitter users are speaking out about the Gosselin tax lien. Here's what they're saying:

Jon learned from all of this. Closing ur eyes and trying to be peacemaker can cost you. Kate Gosselin is still trying 2 force a broken dream

— James (@Jamesthought) January 10, 2013

@tmz I hope Jon Gosselin lawyers up & sue the crap out of you & Harvey Levine for exposing his SS number for millions to see.

— KewlPug (@SuzeW718) January 10, 2013

All I see is that Jon Gosselin refuses to exploit his children despite great financial difficulty... Unlike @kateplusmy8 #childexploitation

— SchmeckyGirl (@SchmeckyGirl) January 10, 2013