Adam Schiff's GOP opponent Steve Garvey owes as much as $750K in taxes: report

Steve Garvey, the celebrity candidate angling to fill the late Sen. Diane Feinstein's seat, is deep in the hole with state and federal taxes.

Garvey, a Los Angeles Dodger and San Diego Padres great, owes at least $350,000 and as much as $750,000 in back taxes dating over a decade ago, according to his February financial disclosure statement listing two estimated six-figure amounts and first reported by The Sacramento Bee.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics' research director Robert Maguire suggested that the substantial tax liability for a senate hopeful is rare.

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Garvey is a newcomer in politics and is facing off against Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) in the November general election for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently being occupied by Democrat Sen. Laphonza Butler who was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year after Feinstein's passing.

His campaign website touches on a focus on "quality-of-life issues, public safety, and education."

The site sells his leadership as hoping to be a fit with those with like-minded beliefs.

"As your U.S. Senator, Steve will serve with commonsense, compassion, and will work to build consensus to benefit all of the people of California," according to the campaign vision.

When approached by The Sacramento Bee with questions about the taxes owed, the Garvey campaign refused to comment.

The specifics of the statement filed with the Senate Office of Public Records in February show Garvey racking up between $250,001 and $500,000 in federal tax liability in 2011.

As far as California taxes, the filing suggests a range from $100,001 to $250,000 also from 2011.

The statement claims Garvey owes 8% interest that's incurred on both balances.

The outlet notes that Garvey suffered some financial pitfalls in the past, including being named in several state and federal tax liens.

It's unclear if Garvey is squared away with those or if they remain outstanding.