The James Brown saga gets more and more interesting…
James Brown’s partner, Ms. Hynie, has filed suit in court against the Estate of James Brown. Curiously, according to the media, Ms. Hynie is not simply claiming an elective share but rather that the will and trust are not valid "for a variety of reasons." I’ve yet to see the petition, but when I do, I’ll pontificate a little…
So when I heard that Richard Hatch allegedly violated the terms of his probation (insert eye roll here), I assumed it was something silly like not checking in with his probation officer or not getting permission to do an interview or something (as he is wont to do). But no. It appears he just likes…
Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Giudice made headlines again this month when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a $551,563 tax lien against the couple. The Giudices are not strangers to tax troubles: after Teresa is released from prison later this year, Joe is slated to serve time. Both took a…
As much as I’ve blogged about reality TV star (and I use the term “star” lightly) Richard Hatch over the years, I feel I owe it to you to report that our favorite tax evader was released (again) from prison today. Hatch’s most recent stint was the result of failing to file and pay the…
On July 4th, my husband and I did what hardly any parents I know do anymore: we went to the movies. That’s right. We braved the holiday crowds to see a movie. We figured that the early morning show would be empty – we were wrong. This movie (tops at the box office right now)…
And no, you don’t get to just leave when you decide that you’re done. You and I may know that, but tell it to Richard Hatch. You may recall that Hatch was charged with tax evasion last year. He originally cut a deal with prosecutors and then took it back, choosing to argue a loopy defense…
It’s true. David Kelley’s new reality TV show, The Law Firm, doesn’t have any tax or estates lawyers participating. Thanks to Paul Caron over at Tax Prof Blog (Celebrity Tax Lore) for pointing that out. Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news,…