Matthew Stafford faces $534K California tax lien

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, are facing a state tax lien totaling $534,453.67. The lien was issued by the California Franchise Tax Board for the 2024 taxable year.

According to filings, the lien attaches to property and property rights currently owned or acquired in the future by the couple. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk confirmed the lien remains active and has not been released. Interest and fees may accrue if the debt is not settled.

Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, is set to earn over $50 million this season and recently agreed to a $55 million contract extension for 2026. The couple has also been active in real estate, managing a significant portfolio in Hidden Hills, California.