WHILE TATTLE works to straighten out the $300 in back taxes we owe the City of Philadelphia, we're happy to report that we're not Chris Tucker.
According to E! Online, Tucker owes more than $11 million in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. Can you say "Rush Hour 4?" What about "5," "6" and "7."
And if Jackie Chan doesn't want to do it, Tucker will play his part, too. Since 1998, all Tucker has made is "Rush Hour" films and he's been paid more than $50 million for the privilege. Unfortunately, when you make that kind of money, the Feds want your autograph . . . on a very big check. E! says that federal tax lien documents filed with the L.A. County Recorder's Office Tuesday, show that Tucker, 37, owes $4,007,794.34 for 2001; $5,060,074.23 for 2002; $55,544.84 for 2004 (that was a down year); $660,414.94 for 2005 and $1,788,080.91 for 2006. Grand total? $11,571,909.26.
