Famous Tax Evaders : Million Tax Evaders---It's that time of year again: the dreaded Tax Day 2012 tax day, IRS Tax Deadline is on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. For most people, it means late-night tax sessions and frantic trips to the post office. But for the following famous folks, tax time brought huge bills and – for a few of them – serious jail time.
Marc Anthony
When: 2007
The Latin singer – who reportedly spent big bucks marc anthony $2.6 million earrings on his pop-singer ex-wife jennifer lopez – saw two associates Bigram Zayes and philip sarna plead guilty to tax felonies. Marc anthony $2.5 million taxes, marc anthony net worth $40 million, jennifer lopez net worth $250 million
Wesley Snipes
When: 2006
The "Blade" star and martial artist wesley snipes martial arts is currently serving prison time wesley snipes sentenced to 3 years for failing to file federal income taxes. wesley snipes + more than $15 million, wesley snipes net worth + $1 million
Dennis Kozlowski
When: 2006
The former CEO of Tyco International reportedly spent thousands on bathroom decor and millions on his wife's birthday party before he was convicted on grand larceny and conspiracy charges. dennis kozlowski $6,000 shower curtain, dennis kozlowski wife's $2 million birthday party, dennis kozlowski + $21.2 million, dennis kozlowski former net worth + $600 million
Richard Hatch
When: 2006
The original "Survivor" winner has served two jail sentences and a stint on "Celebrity Apprentice" since his 2000 victory. Richard hatch owes $2 million, richard hatch survivor won $1 million on Survivor
Heidi Fleiss
When: 1997
The troubled "Hollywood Madam" famous client charlie sheen received a long prison sentence for unpaid taxes and went on to appear on "Celebrity Rehab." Heidi fleiss sci-fi brothel, heidi fleiss seven years sentence, heidi fleiss ordered to pay undisclosed amount in taxes, heidi fleiss net worth + $5 million
Julio Cesar Chavez
When: 1996
The retired professional boxer Sonora, Mexico was charged with tax fraud in his home country but went on to open a themed restaurant julio cesar chavez campeones restaurant and train his boxing sons, julio cesar chavez trains sons. julio cesar chavez $12.7 million
Darryl Strawberry
When: 1995
The Major League Baseball All-Star battled drug problems and multiple arrests and cancer darryl strawberry colon cancer, but went on to raise money for his charity on a 2010 reality show darryl strawberry celebrity apprentice. Darryl strawberry $430,000, darryl strawberry career earnings + $30 million
Pete Rose
When: 1990
The former Cincinnati Red – who was placed on Major League Baseball's ineligible list in 1989 – served jail time for filing false tax returns and faced tax problems again in 2004. Pete rose nearly $1 million in back taxes, pete rose 1979 $3.2 million contract with Philadelphia
Willie Nelson
When: 1990
The "Red-Headed Stranger" had several assets Willie nelson assets seized by the IRS internal revenue service, including a decked-out golf cart willie nelson golf cart and his Texas ranch, willie nelson ranch sold by IRS. Willie nelson irs tapes, Willie nelson $32 million taxes, willie nelson net worth + $15 million
Leona Helmsley
When: 1989
The late "Queen of Mean" – known for her extravagant lifestyle and unusual heir– was convicted of tax evasion. Her infamous quote "only the little people pay taxes" revealed during the trial probably didn't help her case. Leona Helmsley $1.2 million, Leona Helmsley net worth $2.5 billion
Anthony Mason
When: 2011
The retired NBA All-Star played for several clubs during his 13-year career, but it was his time with this team that landed him on Wisconsin's Top 100 Delinquent Taxpayers list. Anthony mason $2.07 million taxes, Anthony mason $16 million playing for the Bucks
Sophia Loren
When: 1980
The Italian bombshell returned to her home country to serve jail time for failing to file a tax return in 1964. Sophia loren $200,000 taxes 1980, sophia loren $1 million for Fall of the Roman Empire
Al Capone
When: 1931
The notorious Chicago gangster he born brooklyn, new york managed to avoid charges on more serious allegations valentine's day massacre but eventually served time for tax evasion al capone tax evasion. He die al capone stroke and pneumonia. al capone + $215,000 back taxes, al capone prison cell at Eastern State Penetentiary
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
When: 2011
The world-champion boxer and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant apparently wasn't worried about his tax bill when cameras caught him pulling this stunt floyd mayweather burns $100 bill in an Atlanta nightclub. Floyd mayweather owes $3.4 million, floyd mayweather estimated net worth $90 million
Pamela Anderson
When: 2010
The former "Baywatch" star – who reportedly used to spend thousands pamela anderson $9,000 makeup daily on her appearance – landed on her home state's California, United States list of delinquent taxpayers, california delinquent taxpayers. Pamela Anderson $493k, pamela anderson net worth $5 million
Jim Thorpe
When: 2010
The pro golfer spent nearly a year in jail montgomery federal prison camp for failing to pay his income taxes. Jim thorpe champions tour, Jim thorpe more than $2 million taxes, jim thorpe career earnings + $13 million
Annie Leibovitz
When: 2009
Tax problems after the death of her longtime partner reportedly led the world-famous photographer to put up the copyrights to her entire collection as loan collateral. Annie Leibovitz $2.1 million taxes, Annie leibovitz finds new partner for art capital $24 million loan, annie leibovitz photography prices + up to $50,000
Nicolas Cage
When: 2009
The Academy Award winner – who's been known to make outlandish nicolas cage $276,000 skull purchases – agreed to pay the IRS millions in back taxes. Nicolas cage $14 million, Nicolas cage net worth 2011 + $18 million
Allen Stanford
When: 2009
The Texas financier claimed ties to a prestigious college, founded an international cricket tournament and was even knighted before his fraud conviction. Allen Stanford $226 million, Allen Stanford former net worth $2.2 billion
O.J. Simpson
When: 2007
The former pro football player oj simpson nfl and actor oj simpson filmography – who was acquitted of murder in 1995 – found himself in hot water with the state of California. OJ simpson delinquent taxpayer, OJ simpson lovelock correctional center, OJ simpson $1.44 million taxes
Marc Anthony
When: 2007
The Latin singer – who reportedly spent big bucks marc anthony $2.6 million earrings on his pop-singer ex-wife jennifer lopez – saw two associates Bigram Zayes and philip sarna plead guilty to tax felonies. Marc anthony $2.5 million taxes, marc anthony net worth $40 million, jennifer lopez net worth $250 million
Wesley Snipes
When: 2006
The "Blade" star and martial artist wesley snipes martial arts is currently serving prison time wesley snipes sentenced to 3 years for failing to file federal income taxes. wesley snipes + more than $15 million, wesley snipes net worth + $1 million
Dennis Kozlowski
When: 2006
The former CEO of Tyco International reportedly spent thousands on bathroom decor and millions on his wife's birthday party before he was convicted on grand larceny and conspiracy charges. dennis kozlowski $6,000 shower curtain, dennis kozlowski wife's $2 million birthday party, dennis kozlowski + $21.2 million, dennis kozlowski former net worth + $600 million
Richard Hatch
When: 2006
The original "Survivor" winner has served two jail sentences and a stint on "Celebrity Apprentice" since his 2000 victory. Richard hatch owes $2 million, richard hatch survivor won $1 million on Survivor
Heidi Fleiss
When: 1997
The troubled "Hollywood Madam" famous client charlie sheen received a long prison sentence for unpaid taxes and went on to appear on "Celebrity Rehab." Heidi fleiss sci-fi brothel, heidi fleiss seven years sentence, heidi fleiss ordered to pay undisclosed amount in taxes, heidi fleiss net worth + $5 million
Julio Cesar Chavez
When: 1996
The retired professional boxer Sonora, Mexico was charged with tax fraud in his home country but went on to open a themed restaurant julio cesar chavez campeones restaurant and train his boxing sons, julio cesar chavez trains sons. julio cesar chavez $12.7 million
Darryl Strawberry
When: 1995
The Major League Baseball All-Star battled drug problems and multiple arrests and cancer darryl strawberry colon cancer, but went on to raise money for his charity on a 2010 reality show darryl strawberry celebrity apprentice. Darryl strawberry $430,000, darryl strawberry career earnings + $30 million
Pete Rose
When: 1990
The former Cincinnati Red – who was placed on Major League Baseball's ineligible list in 1989 – served jail time for filing false tax returns and faced tax problems again in 2004. Pete rose nearly $1 million in back taxes, pete rose 1979 $3.2 million contract with Philadelphia
Willie Nelson
When: 1990
The "Red-Headed Stranger" had several assets Willie nelson assets seized by the IRS internal revenue service, including a decked-out golf cart willie nelson golf cart and his Texas ranch, willie nelson ranch sold by IRS. Willie nelson irs tapes, Willie nelson $32 million taxes, willie nelson net worth + $15 million
Leona Helmsley
When: 1989
The late "Queen of Mean" – known for her extravagant lifestyle and unusual heir– was convicted of tax evasion. Her infamous quote "only the little people pay taxes" revealed during the trial probably didn't help her case. Leona Helmsley $1.2 million, Leona Helmsley net worth $2.5 billion
Anthony Mason
When: 2011
The retired NBA All-Star played for several clubs during his 13-year career, but it was his time with this team that landed him on Wisconsin's Top 100 Delinquent Taxpayers list. Anthony mason $2.07 million taxes, Anthony mason $16 million playing for the Bucks
Sophia Loren
When: 1980
The Italian bombshell returned to her home country to serve jail time for failing to file a tax return in 1964. Sophia loren $200,000 taxes 1980, sophia loren $1 million for Fall of the Roman Empire
Al Capone
When: 1931
The notorious Chicago gangster he born brooklyn, new york managed to avoid charges on more serious allegations valentine's day massacre but eventually served time for tax evasion al capone tax evasion. He die al capone stroke and pneumonia. al capone + $215,000 back taxes, al capone prison cell at Eastern State Penetentiary
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
When: 2011
The world-champion boxer and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant apparently wasn't worried about his tax bill when cameras caught him pulling this stunt floyd mayweather burns $100 bill in an Atlanta nightclub. Floyd mayweather owes $3.4 million, floyd mayweather estimated net worth $90 million
Pamela Anderson
When: 2010
The former "Baywatch" star – who reportedly used to spend thousands pamela anderson $9,000 makeup daily on her appearance – landed on her home state's California, United States list of delinquent taxpayers, california delinquent taxpayers. Pamela Anderson $493k, pamela anderson net worth $5 million
Jim Thorpe
When: 2010
The pro golfer spent nearly a year in jail montgomery federal prison camp for failing to pay his income taxes. Jim thorpe champions tour, Jim thorpe more than $2 million taxes, jim thorpe career earnings + $13 million
Annie Leibovitz
When: 2009
Tax problems after the death of her longtime partner reportedly led the world-famous photographer to put up the copyrights to her entire collection as loan collateral. Annie Leibovitz $2.1 million taxes, Annie leibovitz finds new partner for art capital $24 million loan, annie leibovitz photography prices + up to $50,000
Nicolas Cage
When: 2009
The Academy Award winner – who's been known to make outlandish nicolas cage $276,000 skull purchases – agreed to pay the IRS millions in back taxes. Nicolas cage $14 million, Nicolas cage net worth 2011 + $18 million
Allen Stanford
When: 2009
The Texas financier claimed ties to a prestigious college, founded an international cricket tournament and was even knighted before his fraud conviction. Allen Stanford $226 million, Allen Stanford former net worth $2.2 billion
O.J. Simpson
When: 2007
The former pro football player oj simpson nfl and actor oj simpson filmography – who was acquitted of murder in 1995 – found himself in hot water with the state of California. OJ simpson delinquent taxpayer, OJ simpson lovelock correctional center, OJ simpson $1.44 million taxes