Not even celebrities receive a ‘Get out of jail free’ card when it comes tax time. Uncle Sam will make sure he gets his no matter what. These top 10 celebrities have found themselves on the most wanted list. Perhaps there is something we can learn from their experience. Check out the top 10 to make sure your favorite celebs are in the clear. You might be surprised to see how many musicians are singing the blues and you’ll find out if sex really does sell.
10. Xzibit – $1,000,000
It’s about time Xzibit came out with a smash hit album to help rid him of this debt. Most of X’s debt had to do with the cancellation of “Pimp My Ride.” That’s too bad, my car could use some upgrades. X could learn something from Money 101 – Lesson 1 Setting Goals and Priorities.
9. Lil Wayne – $1,100,000
Looks like the DA gets the last laugh for now. To cut down Lil Wayne’s unavoidable jail time he pled guilty. Recently the IRS slapped Lil Wayne with a $1.1 million tax lien. Now that he’s out of jail he needs to read up about credit scores and pay up soon.
8. Doug E. Fresh – $2,000,000
This 80’s hip-hop legend is known for the summer dance craze he ignited with his moves “The Dougie.” His smooth moves won’t do him any good when he is $2 million in the hole. He needs to first be able to measure his money before he can manage it.
7. Wyclef Jean – $2,100,000
Known for his great philanthropy efforts in Haiti Wyclef recently tried to join the presidential race but was turned away due to his minimal time as a Haitian resident. That’s too bad because the IRS put a $2.1 million tax lean on the musician. If Wyclef has an iPhone he can file is taxes while visiting Haiti via a free app.
6. Alicia Keys – $2,400,000
The day you marry your soul mate is a beautiful experience. The day your new spouse tells you they have collected 35 tax leans to the tune of $2.4 million is a bad day. Alicia must not have done her homework prior to “I dos.” This new couple is in luck because budgets are easy!
5. Wesley Snipes – $2,700,000
Wesley is a good example…if you’re rich and famous don’t evade the IRS and most importantly use the money you didn’t report to at the very least hire a good lawyer. Wesley lost his appeal this past summer and is currently serving his time. He’ll lose the money he was holding back from Uncle Same and his time, 3 years to be exact. While he’s got some time he should read “The Richest Man In Babylon.” Since it’s just over 100 pages he might even have time to memorize it.
4. Marc Anthony – $3,400,000
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez shouldn’t be in the news for debt. Although Marc was hit with a $3.4 million tax lean last year he just announced that he was able to settle up with the IRS just before the end of your year. Merry Christmas Uncle Sam. Now that Marc has got that settled he needs to take Jennifer Lopez on a cruise. Here are some tips he should consider to save a few bucks.
3. Chris Tucker – $11,500,000
Tucker is best known for the “Rush Hour” movies where he raked in $20+ million for each film. After several years of over due tax debt he is $11.5 million in the hole. Hopefully he didn’t spend it all in one place. Chris Tucker needs to read up on my top 10 finance blogs. That will help him put more money in his pocket and deal with his taxes.
2. Nicolas Cage – $14,000,000
Film start Nicolas Cage admits he is has a large balance with the IRS. He told PEOPLE magazine last year he has hired a new management team and will be current on federal and state taxes. If your people are mismanaging your money that badly then you need to take matters into your own hands and write your own finance goals.
1. Joe Francis – $30,000,000
If you’re a woman who isn’t familiar with this guy then consider yourself lucky. The girls who know this man end up on his “Girls Gone Wild” films. Joe fell behind several years ago and things aren’t looking any better. They say sex sells but the IRS isn’t buying it. Joe Francis needs some redirection. He should opt in with his email to receive my 5 Step Goals e-guide. It’s time to rethink this whole business.
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