Iron Mike vs. The IRS: A Fight He Couldn’t Knock Out
Mike Tyson made a career out of ending fights early. Heavyweight champion of the world. Knockouts in seconds. Millions a …
Rush Hour with the IRS: Chris Tucker’s Costly Tax Detour
Chris Tucker became one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors after the massive success of the Rush Hour franchise, reporte …
Always on Time…Except With the IRS: Ja Rule’s Tax Troubles
Ja Rule, rapper, entrepreneur, and early 2000s hitmaker, made millions from music, tours, and business ventures. But lik …
Table Flips, Fame, and Tax Slips: Teresa & Joe Giudice Take on the IRS
Teresa Giudice built a full-blown empire on The Real Housewives of New Jersey—best-selling cookbooks, paid appearances, …
Ruff Ryders, Rough Taxes: DMX and His Long Battle with the IRS
DMX, born Earl Simmons—was one of hip-hop’s most raw and influential voices, known for chart-topping albums and an unmis …
“Sweet Love, Sour Taxes”: Anita Baker, Walter Bridgeforth, and an IRS Encore
Grammy-winning R&B legend Anita Baker has given the world timeless hits, unforgettable vocals, and decades of musica …
Martin Scorsese Gets Whacked with a Tax Lien
See the title? Goodfellas. Get it? Martin Scorsese directed Goodfellas, and now he’s dealing with the IRS—so naturally, …
Lil Wayne and His IRS Wake-Up Call
Lil Wayne—one of the most influential rappers of his generation—has earned tens of millions of dollars through music, to …
Flava Flav’s Can't Fight the Power When it Comes to the IRS
Flava Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr., rose to fame as the loud, clock-wearing hype man of the legendary hip-hop …
From Box Office Hits to Federal Prison: Wesley Snipes and the High Price of Ignoring the IRS
Wesley Snipes was once one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors, starring in blockbuster films like Blade, White Men Can’t …
