Stephanie Ball, the Democratic candidate for St. Joseph County Clerk, had state income tax warrants filed against her in back-to-back years, according to state tax warrant records.
The Indiana Department of Revenue filed the first warrant June 28, 2022, for $147.70 in unpaid 2021 individual income tax, penalties, interest, and fees. The Indiana Department of Revenue filed the second warrant on Sept. 6, 2023, for $310.01 tied to 2022.
Indiana issues a tax warrant after a taxpayer fails to pay or protest a bill and then fails to respond to a demand notice. Once filed with the county clerk, the warrant becomes a judgment lien and a public record.
In 2024, Ball also had a default judgment of $5,628.05 entered against her in St. Joseph Circuit Court in a collection case brought by Midland Credit Management Inc. Redress South Bend first reported that judgment in July.
Ball did not return a call seeking comment.
Logan Foster
Logan Foster is the founder and editor of Redress South Bend, an independent news outlet covering local government, courts, and public institutions in South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. He reports from primary documents: public records requests, court filings, state audit reports, and campaign finance disclosures. His reporting has examined city and school district payments made without competitive bidding, school board spending, and the records of candidates in county races. Redress South Bend obtained the South Bend Police Department's ShotSpotter coverage map after the department initially denied public access. The outlet is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Online News Association. Reach him at info@redresssouthbend.com
