Ryan Edwards first entered the public eye as a 20-year-old expecting a child with his then-16-year-old girlfriend, Maci Bookout. As their relationship rapidly disintegrated, early seasons of Teen Mom OG captured a heavily strained coparenting dynamic.

While Maci shouldered the primary responsibilities of school, work, and raising Bentley, cameras frequently caught Edwards checking out of the process—a dynamic critics argued was heavily cushioned by his protective and enabling parents, Jen and Larry Edwards.

Despite the constant friction, Edwards remained a mainstay on the network for over a decade, with audiences watching his transition from a disengaged young father to a man battling deep personal demons.

Ryan’s tax situation

Ryan & his ex-wife Mackenzie owe $291,812 in back taxes for when they were married.

“You know what would be more shocking and interesting….. to “report” what Teen Mom has paid their taxes EVER and are current.” one fan commented.