Movie Critic Elvis Mitchell Owes IRS Approximately $500,000
September 28th, 2009According to news reports, the IRS has filed liens totaling $505,113 against former New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell. Mitchell, who is now a host on Turner Classic Movies’ “Under the Influence,” was caught by U.S. border patrol guards last year with $12,000 in undeclared cash. He was quoted as saying, “I have a fear of banks, so I keep my cash in my house and I grabbed the wrong box.”
Mitchell isn’t commenting on his current situation, but internet pundits are speculating on how long he must have gone without paying taxes to accumulate that much tax debt, considering that film critics aren’t among the highest-paid celebrities.
If you owe back taxes but have been flying under the IRS’s radar, now is a good time to consult a tax professional about getting in compliance—meaning get your tax returns filed and your taxes paid. Don’t wait until you get caught.
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