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Why do so many popular black actors, end up with tax fraud issues? Wesley Snipes, for example.
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Many popular black actors are often targeted by tax authorities due to the increased audits and scrutiny that result from the visibility that successful black actors often have within their communities. Wesley Snipes, for example, had several criminal convictions and civil penalties for willful failure to file taxes on an estate that was valued at more than $20 million. While popular opinion holds that Snipes' actions may have been an attempt to resist paying high levels of taxes, other factors, including a lack of education on tax regulations and an improper accounting system for his finances may have contributed. Black actors can also be targeted due to an assumed higher likelihood of underreporting or underpaying taxes based on a lack of understanding of the law. Ultimately, Snipes' legal issues may have stemmed from a combination of factors that could have been avoided if he had proper representation or adequate education on the tax regulations.