“My Name is Earl” star Ethan Suplee‘s name is mud with the IRS. The actor and his wife owe more than $110,000 in delinquent federal taxes, according to public records. Makes you wonder if Suplee shucked his wallet when he shucked all those lbs. Suplee, known for his roles in “American History X” and a … Continue Reading →
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going another round with the IRS. Months after knuckle-sandwiching a $10.5 million tax debt, the IRS has accused the Grand Rapids native of owing another $2.99 million. The feds have filed two tax liens against Mayweather in Nevada since February, according to public records. Misery loves company, apparently, because … Continue Reading →
Talk about the agony of defeat. Olympic gold medal-winning skier Lindsey Vonn owes more than $1.7 million in delinquent federal taxes, according to public records. The IRS damage bill comes amid a period of professional success and personal turmoil. Vonn, a crossover star with lucrative endorsement deals, topped the Alpine World Cup prize money list … Continue Reading →
Lionel Richie picked a terrible time to run afoul of the IRS. He’s got a new album out. And it’s selling like it’s 1989, which could help him pay off a new $1.1 million delinquent tax bill. What’s owed: The IRS filed a $1,130,609 tax lien against Richie on April 2 with the Los Angeles County … Continue Reading →
The 14th edition of “Dancing With the Stars” has a stellar cast — of deadbeats. The new crop follows a long tradition of D-list castmates with a checkered history of paying taxes. Consider Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver and “Little House on the Prairie” alum Melissa Gilbert. What’s owed: The state of New … Continue Reading →
Alicia Keys husband Swizz Beatz better hope Korean pop music is the next big thing — it could help with his Uncle Sam dilemma. Or the music producer could raid his wife’s pocketbook to erase a nearly $728,000 federal tax bill. The IRS filed a tax lien against Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, earlier this … Continue Reading →
Latin pop star Paulina Rubio is bilingual and bi-delinquent. After getting dinged for $530,000 in late taxes in Mexico, Rubio is $210,000 in debt to the IRS, according to public records. The tax woe is the latest personal problem for Rubio, 40, who reportedly is estranged from her husband and rehabbing her image after an … Continue Reading →
Turns out former Detroit Red Wings sniper Luc Robitaille can scratch off a check as quickly as he can avoid one. Within hours of learning Thursday (from us) that the state of Utah was hunting for him over a $58,000 late tax bill, Robitaille paid up. You’re welcome, Utah. What (was) owed: The state of … Continue Reading →
Who’s “Ghostbusters” star Ernie Hudson going to call? Not the IRS, apparently. Hudson, a former Detroiter who starred in “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II,” got slimed last month when the IRS hit him with a $48,000 late tax bill. Hudson, 66, is a Benton Harbor native who also starred in “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” … Continue Reading →
Actress Paula Patton has a mission that’s apparently impossible: paying taxes. Patton, who stars alongside Tom Cruise in box-office hit “Mission Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and her singer husband Robin Thicke owe more than $492,000 to the IRS, according to public records. The Mission Impossible flick is the latest in a string of box office … Continue Reading →