Rich, Famous, and in Arrears to the IRS: Celebrity Tax Trouble
Stephen Baldwin is the latest celebrity to end up in the news for failing to file or owing back taxes. Here's a look at other boldfaced names recently in trouble with the IRS.
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Treasury OK'd Beyonce and Jay-Z's Cuba Trip, Source Says
American pop star Beyonce and rapper husband Jay Z visited Havana last week on a cultural trip that was fully licensed by the United States Treasury Department, a source says.
Tax Evader Wesley Snipes is Out of Prison, Into House Arrest
After serving more than two years in jail for tax evasion, actor Wesley Snipes was released earlier this week, though he will remain under house confinement until July 19.
Celebrity Tax Blunders: What You Can Learn from How Fame Mishandles Fortune
For whatever reason, celebrities often end up crossing paths with the IRS, and surprisingly, most of the problems they have with the tax man are traps anyone could fall into. Here are some common mistakes of the stars, and what you can do to avoid them.
Should You Invest in Elizabeth Taylor Memorabilia?
Elizabeth Taylor fans have been flocking to eBay to pick up memorabilia since the movie star died last week, reportedly doubling prices for some merchandise. But are these collectibles worth the investment? Appraisers from Antiques Roadshow weigh in.
Is William Shatner a $600 Million Internet Genius?
The Internet rumor mill has actor William Shatner being proclaimed a financial genius for supposedly reaping $600 million from being Priceline's spokesman. But the numbers don't add up -- it's not logical, as Spock would say.
Tiger Gets No Mention on Nike Earnings Call
Amid a flurry of chatter about Tiger Woods' expected comeback, one of his prime sponsors, Nike, remained conspicuously silent on the subject during its earnings call Wednesday.
