NEWS ABOUT: Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes stories: 6 news briefs
ANALYSIS
Christopher Beam explores the potential evader's options
Slate Apr 15, 09 2:08 PM CDT
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With millions of Americans enduring long lines at the post office today to file their tax returns, Christopher Beam of Slate can’t help wonder: What would happen if you simply didn’t file? The answer is probably not much—7 million Americans declined to file last year, and only 158,000 of them were investigated—although certain factors increase your chances of being an IRS target.
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Judge gives actor maximum sentence in federal tax case
WESH 2 Apr 24, 08 5:21 PM CDT
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A Florida judge today sentenced Wesley Snipes to the maximum 3 years in federal prison for failing to file his taxes, WESH-TV of Orlando reports. Snipes received no fine, though he could have been hit for $5 million. During sentencing, the judge noted the actor's long history of ignoring tax laws. He said that Snipes will be notified when to report to prison and that he would try to place him in one near his New Jersey home.
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He's a 'mighty oak,' judge told; sentencing in tax case tomorrow
Ocala Star-Banner Apr 23, 08 9:35 PM CDT
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Wesley Snipes is not merely an actor trying to get out of a jail sentence on tax charges. He is a "mighty oak," says Denzel Washington. "True citizen of the world," says Woody Harrelson. "Goodness in his heart," says Judge Joe Brown. Snipes is hoping such character references will persuade a judge to go easy on him at tomorrow's sentencing, the Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner reports.
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Wesley Snipes, Willie Nelson (among others) no strangers to the IRS
Access Hollywood Apr 15, 08 5:39 PM CDT
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Tax day can be a hassle, but at least most of us don't have to worry about the glare of the media spotlight, too. Access Hollywood rounds up the top 10 celebrity tax controversies. Damon Dash: New York State billed the music mogul $2 million. Joe Francis: Girls Gone Wild guru indicted for tax evasion. Willie Nelson: Nicked for $16.7 million by the IRS. Wesley Snipes: Could face jail time over shaky books, failure to file. Marc Anthony: Had to pay $2.5 million in back taxes.
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Actor faces up to 3 years for failing to
file tax returns
Los Angeles Times Feb 1, 08 8:05 PM CST
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Wesley Snipes is off the hook for tax fraud—but a federal jury in Florida today convicted him on 3 counts of failing to file returns, the Los Angeles Times reports. For the misdemeanors, the actor faces up to 3 years in prison, but he escaped a possible 13 more. The "Blade" star’s two co-defendants were found guilty of tax fraud and conspiracy.
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Tax fraud conviction could net actor up to 16 years in slammer
Reuters Jan 13, 08 5:30 AM CST
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Action movie star Wesley Snipes tomorrow faces his toughest opponent yet: the IRS in a Florida court. Snipes could face up to 16 years in prison if he's convicted of failing to report the $37.9 million he earned between 1999 and 2004, and filing for $11.3 million in allegedly fraudulent refunds for earlier taxes. Snipes' attorney insisted it wasn't fraudulent; it was just Snipes' way of asking the IRS a question.
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