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Los Angeles court filing challenges Brad Pitt tax bid

PUBLISHED Jul 3, 2026, 11:05 AM ET

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Angelina Jolie has filed new documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court opposing Brad Pitt’s attempt to obtain her personal tax returns in their ongoing Chateau Miraval dispute. Pitt’s legal team previously argued her historical tax records are relevant because she said she sold her 50% stake in the French winery to seek “financial independence.” In the new filing, Jolie’s attorneys state she has never claimed to be in financial distress and contend her comment referred only to separating her business affairs from Pitt. The core case stems from Jolie’s 2021 sale of her Miraval stake to Tenute del Mondo, which Pitt sued over in 2022.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2011 Couple purchases French estate Chateau Miraval
2014 Property becomes venue for couple's wedding
2021 Jolie sells Miraval stake to Tenute
2022 Pitt sues Jolie over alleged Miraval agreement
Earlier this year Pitt seeks Jolie tax records
Recently Jolie disputes financial distress characterization
This week Jolie formally opposes tax subpoenas

News Intelligence

This case highlights the importance of financial independence in a divorce. It's a reminder to keep your financial affairs separate, even in a marriage. If you're going through a divorce, consider consulting a financial advisor to protect your assets.