RHONJ's Teresa Giudice and Husband Luis Ruelas Owe Over $3 Million in Taxes - E! Online
The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice—who served time in prison for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud—and husband Luis "Louie" Ruelas face over $3 million in tax liens, per court records.
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Teresa Giudice has a debt to pay.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and husband Luis "Louie" Ruelas owe over $3 million in taxes, E! News confirmed.
According to records from the New Jersey Courts website, Giudice is facing a tax lien—filed March 20—amounting to $303,889 while Ruelas' March 6 judgement adds up to $2,569,842. Additionally, Ruelas is still facing a lien of $163,523.94 from December 2024.
The cases are currently open, according to the court website.
While the couple—who married in August 2022—has yet to publicly address their tax issues, E! News reached out to Giudice for comment, but has yet to receive a response.
This isn't the first time the Bravo star has faced potential legal troubles. Giudice served 11 months in prison in 2015 for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. Her then-husband Joe Giudice—with whom she shares daughters Gia, 23, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15—also spent over three years behind bars for the same crimes before they divorced in 2020 after over two decades of marriage.
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The Skinny Italian author has faced scrutiny over her relationship with Ruelas, especially after her RHONJ costars trash-talked him all throughout season 14 and circulated rumors about his past marriage.
However, Giudice has never waivered in her support for the father of three.
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"Since I've met Louie," the 52-year-old said during the heated season 14 reunion last year, "there have been people that have been putting out false narratives out there and I prove it in black and white and you'll see that."
Giudice also raised eyebrows when she revealed prior to their nuptials that they weren't signing a prenup.
"I mean, I would, you know, if he said so," she admitted during a February 2022 Watch What Happens Live appearance. "I'm so very easy about that. He definitely has more than me. I would never take anything from him, I'm so not like that."
Fast forward to last year, the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a trip to Europe.
"He's amazing," Giudice told E! News at the time. "He's great. I guess when you're in love it's very easy."
"And you just got to respect each other," she continued, "and always stay in your love bubble."
Keep reading for a closer look back at Giudice and Ruelas' relationship timeline.
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November 2020: New BF Alert
The Real Housewives of New Jersey O.G. Teresa Giudice confirmed she was dating again just two months after finalizing the divorce from her ex-husband Joe Giudice. "Excited to reveal my new boyfriend," she captioned her Facebook post on Nov. 9. However, Teresa stayed mum about the identity of her new man....
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December 2020: Steamy Date Night
Teresa teased that she was "taking it slow" with her businessman boyfriend Luis "Louie" Ruelas on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, but by Dec. 14, the Bravolebrity couldn't keep her hands off of her man during a NYC date night.
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December 2020: Instagram Official
"The BEST thing that came out of 2020," Teresa captioned a sweet Instagram photo cuddling up to Luis. Her RHONJ co-stars like Jennifer Aydin and Margaret Josephs commented to congratulate the couple.
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December 2020: Holiday Magic
Teresa celebrated her "official" relationship before Christmas 2020 on Dec. 22.
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January 2021: New Year, New Relationship
Teresa and Luis rang in 2021 together. "New year, New beginnings," the mother of four captioned on Jan. 4.
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January 2021: L.A. Vibes
Teresa and Luis jetted off to SoCal to explore the City of Angels. "Hollywood with my Boo," Teresa wrote in a sweet hiking pic on Jan. 24.
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January 2021: Lovey Dovey
Head over heels! "You stole my heart, but I'll let you keep it," Teresa gushed in a Jan. 27 Instagram post.
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January 2021: Smiling Sweethearts
Teresa gushed over Luis during a Jan. 27 beach vacay: "You make my heart smile," she wrote.
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February 2021: Ski Bunnies
The picture perfect couple hit the slopes for a snowy getaway on Feb. 3. "Love being on the slopes with you," Teresa tagged Luis, with hashtags #snowbunny #skiing #youareanamazingskier.
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February 2021: Valentine's Day
"On the this day we celebrate love, I feel so fortunate to have found love in the most unexpected way, at the most unexpected time," Teresa captioned a Valentine's Day Instagram tribute to Luis. "You show me a whole New World, your kindness, creativity & love shows in everything that you do. I am so happy & I thank my mom and dad in heaven above for sending you. Thank you for loving me and showing me that it can be Valentine's Day every day when I'm with you."
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February 2021: Hearts on Fire
Teresa and Luis posed together on Feb. 11, with Teresa calling him "my love."
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February 2021: Big Apple Love
The New Jersey couple visited Central Park for a "walk and talk" on Feb. 20.
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February 2021: Boat Babes
Teresa cuddled up with Luis on Feb. 25. "Love holding you in my arms," she cooed.
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March 2021: Visiting "Paradise" Together
Anywhere with Luis is "paradise" for Teresa! The RHONJ star snapped a vacay pic next to her man on March 9.
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March 2021: Resort Style
Teresa and Luis rocked matching 'fits while on vacation together in March.
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March 2021: Forever Love
"Forever is not enough time to Lovvve you the way I want to," Teresa gushed in an Instagram tribute to her hunky BF on March 11.
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March 2021: "Soulmate" Pair
Teresa confirmed that Luis is her "soulmate" in a sweet post. "Happy to have the other half of my HEART," she captioned, with hashtags #soulmate #complete #truelove #grateful.
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May 2021: Lovebirds in Tulum
Teresa and Luis continued their romantic getaway. "Spending a few days on the beach with you gives me a lifetime of memories, love you today & all of my tomorrow's," Teresa wrote.
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April 2021: Easter Celebrations
Luis joined Teresa and her family to celebrate Easter 2021. "Everyday is another day in paradise with you," Teresa captioned a cute pic on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
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May 2021: "Mi Amor"
Teresa called Luis her love on a dance floor in Tulum.
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April 2021: Future Husband?
Teresa told Luis: "You are today & all of my tomorrow's..." in an April 6 pic taken at the Four Seasons Ocean Club in the Bahamas.
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June 2021: Hamptons Weekend
"In your arms is my favorite place," Teresa wrote while in Southampton.
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April 2021: "Lucky" To Know Each Other
Teresa celebrated Luis' b-day on April 23, writing, "Happy Birthday to my beau @louiearuelas I'm so eternally grateful we found each other. You have shown me such love, kindness, openness & I feel lucky everyday to have found you!"
She added, "I know we go together so well & I can't wait to celebrate this birthday along with all the birthdays to come in our future. Love you Louie! #allofme #happybirthday #adoreyou @johnlegend."
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April 2021: B-Day Bash
Teresa threw Luis a lavish b-day bash complete with custom balloons.
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May 2021: Bravo Debut
"Tonight you get to meet my [heart emoji]," Teresa teased before Luis made his WWHL debut on May 5.
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June 2021: Date Night
Teresa and Luis went out to a pasta dinner in NYC.
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June 2021: Prom Parenting
Teresa was by Luis' son's side as he got ready for prom on June 10. "You looked so handsome at prom! excited to see what the future brings for you xo!" Teresa captioned.
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May 2021: Mother's Day Celebrations
Luis gave Teresa the world—in cake form! The couple spent Mother's Day 2021 in Southampton to celebrate the mother of four's big day.
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July 2021: Fourth of July
"All the fireworks could never light up my world like you do," Teresa romantically said during Fourth of July celebrations at the Jersey Shore.
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May 2021: Teresa's B-Day
Teresa gushed, "My Birthday Wish from last year came true. I Love You," alongside Luis on May 16.
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