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Tax

Dec. 15, 2021

Yes, even celebrities have to pay taxes

It can sometimes seem like celebrities have it made, getting loads of free goodies and preferential treatment. Yet taxes are the great leveler, and no matter how famous you are, you still have to file a tax return.

Robert W. Wood

Managing Partner
Wood LLP

333 Sacramento St
San Francisco , California 94111-3601

Phone: (415) 834-0113

Fax: (415) 789-4540

Email: wood@WoodLLP.com

Univ of Chicago Law School

Wood is a tax lawyer at Wood LLP, and often advises lawyers and litigants about tax issues.

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It can sometimes seem like celebrities have it made, getting loads of free goodies and preferential treatment. Yet taxes are the great leveler, and no matter how famous you are, you still have to file a tax return. Of course, you need to pay too, although most tax lawyers and accountants will tell you that it is far better to file your tax return and report accurately, even if you cannot pay. You can work out a deal later with the IRS (and/or the California Franchise ...

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