Trump’s America: Celebs Who Got in Trouble for Tax Evasion While the Donald Went Free

They weren't as lucky as POTUS when it came to the IRS.

Pay Up - While most of us are looking to avoid ways to send our hard-earned money to Donald Tru... er, Uncle Sam, beware not to follow the examples of these celebrities. From Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin's bankruptcy filing to 50 Cent's troubles with the feds, some of the brightest of stars seem to have slipped-up — big time — when the time came to pay up. Ironically, a certain orange-hued businessman used some of these same tactics and wound up becoming the president of the United States. Go figure.Check out our list of stars who have endured tax drama.(Photos from left: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for JCPenney)

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Pay Up - While most of us are looking to avoid ways to send our hard-earned money to Donald Tru... er, Uncle Sam, beware not to follow the examples of these celebrities. From Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin's bankruptcy filing to 50 Cent's troubles with the feds, some of the brightest of stars seem to have slipped-up — big time — when the time came to pay up. Ironically, a certain orange-hued businessman used some of these same tactics and wound up becoming the president of the United States. Go figure.Check out our list of stars who have endured tax drama.(Photos from left: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for JCPenney)

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Lauryn Hill - In 2013, Hill was ordered to serve three months in a minimum security prison after she was found guilty in tax evasion charges when she failed to pay roughly $2.3 million worth of taxes over the previous decade. Assistant U.S. attorney Sandra Moser called Hill's excuses for not paying "a parade of excuses centering around her feeling put-upon."(Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin - In April 2016, it was revealed that Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin filed for bankruptcy after claiming they owe more than $15 million, including liabilities in millions, to banks, back taxes and vehicles. Speaking on their filing, they said, "We got involved with some loans before the crash, couldn't agree to a settlement with the banks, so we filed to reorganize." In November of that same year, a judge ruled to have most of their $15 million debts erased.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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50 Cent - In July 2015, rapper 50 Cent filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming to owe between $10 million and $50 million to his creditors. While Chapter 11 is used usually by corporations to restructure a business in the face of debt, 50's situation is different as he is listed as the sole debtor in his case. His bankruptcy case ended in the summer of 2016 when a judge signed off on a deal that left the rapper paying out $23 million to his creditors over the next five years.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for JCPenney)

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Wesley Snipes - In April 2008, a judge sentenced the actor to federal prison time for failing to file his taxes for five years. After several delays, Snipes started his three-year sentence in December 2010. The Blade star was finally released in April 2013.    (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Lindsay Lohan  - It must have been hard for the troubled starlet to keep track of mundane things like paying taxes when there were nightclubs open, but the government finally caught up with Lohan in 2013, demanding nearly $300,000 in back taxes going back to 2009. Charlie Sheen came to her rescue for at least part of the bill, cutting Lohan a check for $100,000 to pay off her 2009 debt. You know you're in bad shape when Charlie is the responsible one in your life.  (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Lindsay Lohan  - It must have been hard for the troubled starlet to keep track of mundane things like paying taxes when there were nightclubs open, but the government finally caught up with Lohan in 2013, demanding nearly $300,000 in back taxes going back to 2009. Charlie Sheen came to her rescue for at least part of the bill, cutting Lohan a check for $100,000 to pay off her 2009 debt. You know you're in bad shape when Charlie is the responsible one in your life.  (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Terrence Howard - Back in February 2010, the Academy Award-nominated actor had allegedly been issued a $1,129,219 tax lien amid allegations that he owed taxes from 2007 and 2008. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Terrence Howard - Back in February 2010, the Academy Award-nominated actor had allegedly been issued a $1,129,219 tax lien amid allegations that he owed taxes from 2007 and 2008. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Chris Tucker - In 2012, it was reported that Chris Tucker owed over $12 million in unpaid taxes. However, the Rush Hour star made a comeback to film with Silver Linings Playbook. It seems there was a silver lining with those unpaid taxes, as the actor eventually reached a deal settling the bill back in 2014. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Chris Tucker - In 2012, it was reported that Chris Tucker owed over $12 million in unpaid taxes. However, the Rush Hour star made a comeback to film with Silver Linings Playbook. It seems there was a silver lining with those unpaid taxes, as the actor eventually reached a deal settling the bill back in 2014. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Day Party - Sean "Diddy" Combs always knows where to fiind a good party. Here, the hip hop mogul is seen leaving a house party held in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo: Anthony, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Diddy - In July 2009, it was reported that Diddy owed the IRS back taxes in the small amount of $7,373. The mogul quickly paid his tax debt, which is like pennies for the millionaire.   (Photo: Anthony, PacificCoastNews.com)

Marc Anthony - In 2007, it was reported that Jennifer Lopez’s hubby owed approximately $2.5 million in back taxes. Anthony allegedly did not file tax returns from 2000-2004.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Marc Anthony - In 2007, it was reported that Jennifer Lopez’s hubby owed approximately $2.5 million in back taxes. Anthony allegedly did not file tax returns from 2000-2004.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Robin Givens - Givens has spoken openly about her abusive relationship with boxer Mike Tyson in hopes of influencing other women to speak out. While she stops short of giving advice to other celeb victims, Givens' chilling anecdotes of her years as Tyson's personal punching bag are hard to ignore.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Robin Givens - In May 2009, reports surfaced that Mike Tyson’s ex-wife, Robin Givens, was in financial distress with the IRS that goes back to 1996. She allegedly owed $292k.(Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

Toni Braxton - In March of 2009, Toni Braxton and her husband were accused of owing $79,315 in taxes to the state of California. The problems didn't end there, in 2014 Braxton filed for bankruptcy, and in 2016 she was hit with a tax lien for $125,000 for back state taxes.(Photo: Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images)

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Toni Braxton - In March of 2009, Toni Braxton and her husband were accused of owing $79,315 in taxes to the state of California. The problems didn't end there, in 2014 Braxton filed for bankruptcy, and in 2016 she was hit with a tax lien for $125,000 for back state taxes.(Photo: Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images)

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Katt Williams - In December 2012, TMZ reported Katt Williams owed over four million in back taxes. Allegedly, Williams failed to pay taxes in 2008 and 2009.  (Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Morris Chestnut on being paired with Halle Berry, a Hollywood sex symbol, for the film The Call:  - “Even when I’m watching [the movie], I’m not thinking about how cute and sexy Halle is. I’m really just engaged in the movie, I’m on the edge of my seat.”  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Morris Chestnut - On January 7, 2010, the IRS filed a lien against Chestnut and his wife for $215,800. However, Chestnut disputed the amount, he was advised by his money manager against paying his debt until the issue was settled. No word on if the tax lien was resolved. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Marion Barry - In 2005, Marion Barry, former mayor of the District of Columbia, pled guilty to not filing taxes in 2005. He received three years' probation, but allegedly didn't file again in 2007. (Photo: Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images)

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Don King - In 1985, the legendary boxing promoter was charged with 29 counts of tax evasion and fraud charges. Always the survivor, Don King was acquitted of all charges.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/FilmMagic)

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O.J. Simpson - In early 2013, O.J. Simpson's tax debt to the State of California was over $500,000. In addition, he still owes millions of dollars to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. However, Simpson is currently doing time at a Nevada prison for armed robbery and other charges.   (Photo: Issac Brekken-Pool/Getty Images)