Politics | Arnold Schwarzenegger Schwarzenegger Owes $80K in Taxes Governator didn't pay his taxes in 2004, 2005 By Kevin Spak Posted Nov 27, 2009 7:31 AM CST Copied California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, seen, during the Saban Forum in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Debbie Hill, Pool) We’ve found the Governator’s weakness: paying taxes. Arnold Schwarzenegger owes Uncle Sam $79,064 in back taxes for 2004 and 2005, according to documents filed in LA County Superior Court. Those would be the first two full years of Schwarzenegger’s rule over California. TMZ checked with the LA County Recorder’s Office, and confirmed that the lien is still active. Maybe he hasn't got the money; lord knows it's not easy balancing a budget. Read These Next Warren Buffett is changing how he's distributing his vast wealth. Merchants could slap new surcharges on certain credit card purchases. Chaos for travelers who are abruptly booted as startup falls apart. Breaking Bad creator's new show is wowing critics. Report an error