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entertainment1 year ago

Terrence Howard Faces $900K Tax Judgment After Controversial Comments

Actor Terrence Howard has been ordered by a federal judge to pay nearly $1 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties after allegedly ignoring IRS efforts to collect $578,000 in income taxes. Howard, known for his work in Hustle and Flow and Empire, had previously threatened a Justice Department lawyer and claimed it is "immoral for the United States government to charge taxes to the descendants of slaves." This isn't Howard's first tax-related issue, as he has faced state and federal tax liens in the past.

via Deadline|
#actor#entertainment#federal-order
entertainment1 year ago

Terrence Howard Faces $900K Tax Judgment for Controversial Remarks

Actor Terrence Howard has been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back taxes by a federal judge in Philadelphia after failing to respond to the Justice Department's pursuit for non-payment of a $578,000 income tax bill covering his 2010-2019 returns. Howard justified his nonpayment in a voicemail, citing the immorality of taxing descendants of slaves. This is the latest legal trouble for the actor, whose career has been marked by run-ins with the law and financial issues, including liens on his properties and conflicts over his salary for roles in Hollywood.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#empire#entertainment#federal-judge
entertainment-tax-controversy1 year ago

Terrence Howard Faces $1M Tax Judgment for Calling Taxing Slave Descendants 'Immoral'

Actor Terrence Howard has been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back taxes, penalties, and interest after reportedly refusing to pay income taxes between 2010 and 2019. Howard, known for his role in "Empire," made controversial comments, calling it "immoral" for the government to charge taxes to descendants of slaves. The actor failed to respond to the lawsuit and is now facing a default judgment. Howard's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about reparations for descendants of slaves, with some municipalities and lawmakers considering the issue at both local and federal levels.

via Fox News|
#back-taxes#entertainment-tax-controversy#irs
entertainment1 year ago

"Terrence Howard Hit with $1M Judgment for Opposing Taxation of Slave Descendants"

Actor Terrence Howard has been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties after the IRS pursued him for unpaid taxes between 2010 and 2019. Howard, known for his role in "Empire," expressed his belief that it was "immoral" for the government to tax descendants of slaves, but failed to formally respond to the lawsuit. The judgment follows years of tax troubles for Howard, including a previous IRS lien and a criminal investigation for tax evasion.

via PennLive|
#empire#entertainment#irs
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Files Lawsuit Against CAA for Underpaid 'Empire' Salary and Alleged Racism

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), alleging that the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to accept less money for his role on the hit TV show "Empire." Howard claims that CAA prioritized their own financial interests and those of the production companies they represented over his own. While Howard was aware that CAA was receiving a fee for packaging the project, he was unaware of the conflicts of interest involved. The actor seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

via KABC-TV|
#creative-artists-agency#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Files Lawsuit Against CAA for Fraud and Underpayment in "Empire" Role

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), alleging that the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to accept less money for his role in the TV show "Empire." Howard claims that CAA prioritized their own financial interests and those of the production companies they represented over his own. He seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. "Empire" was a highly successful show, exceeding viewership expectations and receiving critical acclaim.

via CBS Los Angeles|
#creative-artists-agency#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Takes Legal Action Against CAA for 'Empire' Salary Dispute

Terrence Howard, star of the TV show "Empire," is suing talent agency CAA for breach of fiduciary duty, claiming they asked him to take a lower salary for the show. Howard alleges that CAA, which also represented the producers of "Empire," had a profit participation stake through a package deal and therefore did not act in his best interest. He also suggests racial discrimination, stating that he can't imagine a white counterpart with his accolades receiving such low pay. Howard's pay on the show started at $125,000 and topped out at $325,000 per episode.

via Variety|
#caa#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Takes Legal Action Against CAA for 'Empire' Pay Dispute

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against his former talent agency, CAA, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Howard claims that CAA convinced him to accept a "lowball" salary for his role on the TV show Empire due to a conflict of interest, as the agency also represented the show's co-creators and production companies. Howard believes that he was underpaid compared to his white counterparts and is seeking accountability, despite acknowledging that the lawsuit may negatively impact his Hollywood career.

via Rolling Stone|
#caa#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Takes Legal Action Against CAA for 'Empire' Pay Dispute

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against talent agency CAA, alleging a conflict of interest in their handling of his compensation for the TV series Empire. Howard claims that CAA prioritized the interests of themselves and the show's producers by convincing him to accept below-market salaries. The lawsuit also raises concerns about packaging fees and misleading information provided by his agents. This is not the first legal dispute over Howard's compensation on Empire, as he previously sued 20th Century Studios for unpaid royalties and faced a lawsuit from his former talent management firm.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#caa#compensation#empire
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Demands Overdue Residuals and Performance Royalties from Paramount

Terrence Howard plans to sue Paramount, alleging that the studio owes him around 20 years' worth of residuals and performance royalties for his breakthrough role in the film "Hustle & Flow." Howard claims he was paid only $12,000 for the role and has yet to receive royalties for the songs he performed, as Paramount listed his name as "performed by Dejay," a name they owned. Howard intends to send a letter to the studio demanding the owed payments.

via Yahoo Finance|
#entertainment#lawsuit#paramount