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Lionel Richie Money Troubles: Singer Owes IRS Huge Sum in Unpaid Taxes

Posted Apr 13th 2012 1:15PM by Contessa Gayles
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Lionel Richie Money IRS Taxes Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for ACM

"Hello, is it me you're looking for?" That's probably what Lionel Richie is singing to the IRS these days!

Richie may be riding high after his country-crossover album Tuskegee debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart last week, but the IRS is trying to bring the singer down! The former Commodores star reportedly owes over $1.1 million in unpaid taxes!

According to documents obtained by TMZ and E! News, Richie owes the federal government exactly $1,130,609.11 in unpaid income tax from 2010. The soul singer has been slapped with a lien, which means the government can start ceasing Richie's property if he fails to pay up!

Hopefully the success of Tuskegee, in addition to Richie's recurring adviser role on "The Voice" will help the music legend come up with the cash in a timely matter. Lionel is also set to star in the new reality competition show "Duets," along with Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles.

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November 14 2012 at 6:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

bakermf465

He has money tied up in irrevocable trust for his children and in his properties. I just wonder how he can owe so much for one year. He has to be making some money from something besides albums because he hasn't had one that successful in years. They aren't giving a lot of details. But they make is sound like this is for 2010. He didn't have an album that year. I suppose royalties. But in order to owe over a million dollars in taxes, he would have to have made at least $5 million dollars. He'll probably write a check soon. When money is tied up, it's not that easy to just get it. And the poor guy after 40 years in the business has never had this problem before, give him a break.

April 19 2012 at 5:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

lovelaurie

I think Lionel Richies should pay his IRS back taxes the day after the Federal employees pay the THREE BILLION they owe and Warren Buffett pays the ONE BILLION he owes in back taxes. And, by the way, when has their property been seized for non-payment?

April 15 2012 at 9:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

dave

another loser

April 15 2012 at 7:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

brennemanbelkin

"the government can start ceasing Richie's property"

What exactly is ceasing?

April 15 2012 at 7:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Rob Westerman

May need to change his name from "Richie" to "Poorie"

April 15 2012 at 7:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gilbert

I hear there is room in Wesley Snipes' jail cell for one more person.

April 15 2012 at 7:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mommie Dearest

if these singers & celebs would stop buying things they don't really need trying to out do each other that's the main problem then they cry broke not watching their money woes even people they hire to work for them steal their money & the stars not paying attention as long as they can spend on things they want fine the money you stars make stick it under your mattress like the old days just make sure every time you leave take it with you just in case of a fire you don't want all that money to burn smile it is what it is

April 15 2012 at 7:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply