Celebrities Who Went From Riches To Rags

Willie Nelson

Willie managed to avoid his taxes until 1990. It was then that the IRS invaded his house and took nearly all of his home goods. Nelson owed the IRS around $16.7 million, including interest and various fees. Nelson held a fundraiser, which made it possible for him to continue making his tunes and to totally pay off his debt. 

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The More You Know

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