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Gotta Pay Your Taxes: Celebs Who Owe Uncle Sam

Today as we balance our books on Tax Day, here's a look at celebs who have a lot of 'splaining to do to Uncle Sam.
Tax Day: Celebs Who Owe Uncle Sam
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By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Today, as we balance our books on Tax Day, some of us are a little more afraid of Uncle Sam than others. But while we may worry about owing a couple of thousand dollars, celebrities like Lil Kim and Chris Tucker are dealing with back taxes in the millions. Earlier this year, Lil’ Kim was slapped with a whopping $11 million tax lien, while Tucker is sorting through the $11.5 million he reportedly owes Uncle Sam.

The rapper and actor now join the group of celebrities who have found themselves mired in financial muck. Here are a few famous folks who either forgot to clock in those millions, or thought they were beyond reproach.