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Aretha Franklin Owes IRS Almost $8 Million in Back Taxes and Penalties

When Aretha Franklin died in August she left behind a legacy as the undisputed "Queen of Soul" ... and also a huge debt to Uncle Sam. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ ... the IRS claims Franklin owes more than $6.3 MILLION in back taxes from…

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22:32 on December 27 2018

Aretha Franklin Owes IRS Almost $8 Million in Back Taxes and Penalties

TMZ — When Aretha Franklin died in August she left behind a legacy as the undisputed "Queen of Soul" ... and also a huge debt to Uncle Sam. According to legal docs obtained by ... more info
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18:49 on December 28 2018

The Tax Man Claims Aretha Franklin’s Estate Owes Millions

Dlisted — The Queen of Soul may have also been the Queen of Debt. Aretha Franklin died in August, and she obviously left behind a legacy of music. The tax man has a different way o... more info
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