Happy (Early) Tax Day! Learn From the Mistakes of Joe Giudice, LiLo, The Situation and 5 Other Stars With Tax Troubles
"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." — Benjamin Franklin, 1789
We think the inventor's quotation should be updated — because there kiiind of is one other thing in this life that can be guaranteed: There are really, really rich people who also happen to be really, really dumb — and therefore totally mess up their taxes!
Whether they’ve been accused of tax evasion, charged with fraud or they’ve just been issued a tax lien, let these stars (here's looking at you, Lindsay Lohan and Mike “The Situation" Sorrentino) serve as a reminder to pay your taxes on tax day tomorrow, April 15 — or suffer the consequences!
Check out eight stars who have paid the price following their infamous tax troubles!
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