On this day in 1977, the world learned that Elvis Presley had died. A successful entertainer, Elvis made millions – and paid millions in taxes – during his lifetime. Even after death, Presley’s legacy – as well as his ability to make money – lives on.
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‘Real Housewives’ Stars Plead Not Guilty As Bethenny Claims: I Don’t Feel Sorry For Them
Teresa Giudice and her husband, Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, stars of Bravo’s reality series “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” pleaded not guilty to 39 felony courts today. Giudice’s fellow Bravo reality TV alum, Bethenny Frankel, had little in the way of kind words to say about the couple.
Read MoreJacksons Will Go To Jail For Campaign Fund Abuse, Tax Fraud
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former Chicago Alderman Sandra Stevens Jackson, are both headed to jail on federal charges related to campaign fund abuse, including tax fraud.
Read MoreSnowden Finds New Home, Fields Job Offers – But Will He Pay His Taxes?
Former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has received formal papers from the Russian government to live and work in the country as a “temporary refugee.” Despite having his U.S. passport revoked, he remains a citizen. And being a citizen means paying his taxes.
Read MoreDid One Man’s Greed Drive Detroit Into Bankruptcy?
Detroit became the largest city in the United States to declare bankruptcy. Was it bad luck, bad management or something more? The story of Kwame Kilpatrick’s fall from political grace might offer some insight.
Read MoreItaly’s High Court Agrees That Berlusconi Should Go To Prison – But He Likely Won’t
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who still enjoys a great deal of popularity among Italians, found out today that his prison sentence on tax fraud charges was upheld by the country’s highest court. His ban on public office remains in question. And Berlusconi awaits the outcomes of at least two other trials. So what’s next?
Read More‘Real Housewives’ Stars Indicted On Bankruptcy, Fraud, And Tax Charges
Two of the stars of the Bravo television show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” were charged today in a conspiracy to defraud lenders as well as allegedly hiding assets and income during a bankruptcy case. Teresa and Giuseppe Giudice were charged with 39 counts of various fraud charges; Giuseppe has been charged with tax evasion, as well.
Read MoreDolce & Gabbana Say Tax Woes May Force Them To Close
A month after Dolce & Gabbana was found guilty on tax charges, the pair is fighting back. After closing their stores for three days in protest, the designers are making noise about shutting down for good.
Read MoreFootballer Messi May Settle Tax Evasion Case For Millions
Goaaaaal! Football phenom, Lionel Messi, has reportedly scored in his battle against the Spanish authorities. The Spanish publication, El Periodico, has announced that the FC
Read MoreMarc Rich, Famous Fugitive & Alleged Tax Evader Pardoned By President Clinton, Dies
Marc Rich, one of the most famous white-collar criminals in recent memory, has died in Switzerland at age 78, as the result of a stroke.
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