Thursday, June 14, 2012

Some Stars It Seems Hate To Pay Taxes




R. Kelly

R&B superstar R. Kelly is in a little bit of trouble ... with the IRS for several years of delinquent taxes that have added up to a whopping $4.8 million.
According to TMZ.com, Uncle Sam filed docs in court recently that shows that Kellz over from unpaid taxes dating back to 2005.
Below is a breakdown, year-by-year from 2005-10, totaling $4,848,072.71:
2005 - $1,472,366.77
2006 - $710,520.51
2007 - $376,180.11
2008 - $1,122,694.90
2009 - $173,815.18
2010 - $992,495.24
A rep for Kelly tells TMZ, "R. Kelly is in the process of working everything out with the government and is confident that all his obligations will be satisfied."



Chris Tucker Having Money Problems -- Owes IRS Millions, Florida Home In Foreclosure


Chris Tucker

Actor/comedian Chris Tucker is reportedly in some serious financial trouble. But despite the trouble he's in, from hefty unpaid taxes, he has kept his sense of humor.
The 39-year-old -- who rose to fame alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 film "Friday" -- owes more than $11.5 million to the IRS in unpaid taxes ... and is facing foreclosure on his Florida mansion.
"That's the last time I let Wesley Snipes help me out with my taxes," he's quoted as saying. "They calling you acting like you owe them the money personally! 'We need the money.' I don't owe you sh**! This is between me and the company!"
According to ABC News, SunTrust Bank filed papers against Tucker in Circuit Court in Florida's Lake County this week, claiming he owes over $4 million dollars on the home.
The home boasts five bedrooms, three fireplaces, and a personal spa. An outdoor kitchen overlooks a swimming pool, and a basement fit to resemble a pirate ship.
Tucker purchased the 10,000-square-foot lakefront home in 2007 for $6 million, right before the housing market took a nosedive later that year.
It's currently worth around $1.6 million.
Tucker's last movie was 2007's "Rush Hour 3." Although it raked in more than $140 million in the U.S., he hasn't appeared in a film since.





























Omarion In Debt To IRS Upwards Of $110K

Omarion

Singer Omarion is the latest celebrity to feel the wrath of Uncle Sam, reportedly owing the IRS upwards of $110,000 in unpaid taxes.
According to The Detroit News, the 25-year-old singer (real name: Omari Ismael Grandberry) owes $110,585 in unpaid taxes dating back to 2003.
In May, the IRS filed a $35,210 lien in Orange County against Omarion, a $25,660 lien in October 2009, and a $49,715 filed in the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds in August of 2009.
The liens in Orange County list the address of his $1.5 million home in Ladera Ranch, California, which was featured in an episode of "MTV Cribs" (see MTV.com for the episode).
He reportedly failed to pay income taxes in 2003, 2005 and 2006, and also filed for bankruptcy in January, but the case was later dismissed.
Omari isn't the only celebrity facing financial problems. In recent months, celebrities such as Young Buck, Wyclef Jean, Diddy, Swizz Beatz, and several others popped up on the news for owing debts to the IRS.


Kelly Rowland Behind On Her Taxes, Owes IRS $100,000 



Kelly RowlandDespite being caked up from her success as a member of Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland is reportedly behind on her taxes ... to the tune of around $100,000.
According to The Detroit News, the singer owes $98,634 in delinquent tax payments, prompting the government to file a lien against her oceanfront property in Miami, Florid with the New York City Register.
Rowland enjoyed success as a member of the top-selling girl group of all-time, Destiny's Child. The group released four studio albums, selling over 40 million records worldwide and 50 million including their solo album sales before their disbandment.
Rowland has released a couple of solo albums, but none matching the success of group member Beyonce.
Her 2002 debut, Simply Deep, went on to be certified gold, while her 2007 sophomore effort Ms. Kelly opened in the Billboard 200's top 10, but only sold about three million copies worldwide.
She's tried her hand in the acting world with a few TV roles, most recently as the co-host of the Bravo! reality show "The Fashion Show," but now, Kelly is getting back to music.
She's currently hard at work on her third album, self-titled Kelly Rowland. It's dueto come out shortly.

 




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