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Post by rra on Feb 21, 2008 16:03:43 GMT -5
"Cage Accused of Tax Fraud
Actor Nicolas Cage has been accused of using his production company to "wrongly write off $3.3 million in personal expenses." The National Treasure star is fighting an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) payment after allegedly using his Los Angeles-based company, Saturn Productions, to pay for "limos, meals, gifts, travel," reports New York gossip column PageSix.com. However, a spokesman for the star says the items were "security needs." Cage has filed a U.S. Tax Court lawsuit disputing $814,000 in taxes and penalties while Saturn is refusing to pay the IRS $988,000. "
Since I found this at IMDB, take it with a bucket of salt....and ice cream.
Either way, this is funny. I wonder if he tried to write off some of his taxes on THE WICKER MAN.
"We're sorry Mr. Coppola, but screaming about bees doesn't count as a business expenditure; nor naming your kid after Superman."
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Post by Doctor Tull-eus S. Venture on Feb 21, 2008 16:04:56 GMT -5
"Cage Accused of Tax Fraud Actor Nicolas Cage has been accused of using his production company to "wrongly write off $3.3 million in personal expenses." The National Treasure star is fighting an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) payment after allegedly using his Los Angeles-based company, Saturn Productions, to pay for "limos, meals, gifts, travel," reports New York gossip column PageSix.com. However, a spokesman for the star says the items were "security needs." Cage has filed a U.S. Tax Court lawsuit disputing $814,000 in taxes and penalties while Saturn is refusing to pay the IRS $988,000. " Since I found this at IMDB, take it with a bucket of salt....and ice cream. Either way, this is funny. I wonder if he tried to write off some of his taxes on THE WICKER MAN. "We're sorry Mr. Coppola, but screaming about bees doesn't count as a business expenditure; nor naming your kid after Superman." That bear suit had to run him at least $500 |
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Post by jamofpearls on Feb 21, 2008 16:06:42 GMT -5
when called for comment, cage responded
"WHO, WHAT, WHERE?"
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Post by The Thread Barbi on Feb 21, 2008 16:07:45 GMT -5
I don't see Cage sweet talking Mike Rotunda.
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Post by Doctor Tull-eus S. Venture on Feb 21, 2008 16:09:57 GMT -5
You know, I'd expect Nic Csge to use the "resident alien" excuse for tax fraud rather than Wesley Snipes.
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Post by DSR on Feb 21, 2008 16:14:06 GMT -5
when called for comment, cage responded "WHO, WHAT, WHERE?" "Hey, are you guys sellin' Penis Mightiers?" |
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Post by jamofpearls on Feb 21, 2008 16:15:24 GMT -5
when called for comment, cage responded "WHO, WHAT, WHERE?" "Hey, are you guys sellin' Penis Mightiers?" *trying not to laugh too loud at work* |
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 21, 2008 16:45:42 GMT -5
when called for comment, cage responded "WHO, WHAT, WHERE?" "Hey, are you guys sellin' Penis Mightiers?" On the date of the verdict, he will lose his table and chair |
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Post by Ace Diamond on Feb 21, 2008 16:46:41 GMT -5
when called for comment, cage responded "WHO, WHAT, WHERE?" I DUNNO WHERE MY 1040s WENT! I'M ALL CONFUUUUUUUUSED |
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Post by tna on Feb 22, 2008 3:26:57 GMT -5
The Bees! The Bees! Ah my eyes the Bees!
I remember the thread a few months back about how Nicolas Cage announced he retired from acting, and every comment was along the lines of "I never knew he started".
I have not, and will not likely ever understand how Nicolas Cage came to be known as a "good" actor.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 22, 2008 3:51:29 GMT -5
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Post by amsiraK on Feb 22, 2008 8:47:59 GMT -5
I'd give him more credit if he DID try to claim "Bad Acting" on his taxes. I think the IRS might actually be more understanding if he included a DVD of Wicker Man in his return.
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Post by Moonwalkin' Capt. Crow on Feb 22, 2008 8:59:59 GMT -5
I'd give him more credit if he DID try to claim "Bad Acting" on his taxes. I think the IRS might actually be more understanding if he included a DVD of Wicker Man in his return. I would have to agree there. Maybe thats a way that he can get out of paying taxes, like Chuck Norris. Instead he sends a copy of one of his bad movies that year, or Wicker Man, if he didnt make any crappy movies. |
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Post by Erik Majorwitz on Feb 22, 2008 9:18:44 GMT -5
When was his last "good" acting?
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Feb 22, 2008 9:20:29 GMT -5
I think he can be a good actor.
But he's lazy and sleepwalks through whatever script they put in front of his face.
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Post by DSR on Feb 22, 2008 13:56:53 GMT -5
When was his last "good" acting? I think "Adaptation." is the consensus opinion on when his last good role was. I don't mind bad Nic Cage, though. It's at least entertaining to watch. |
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Post by AriadosMan on Feb 22, 2008 14:02:45 GMT -5
The sad thing is, for someone with an overall rubbish career, he's made a surprising amount of good movies. Raising Arizona, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation...it makes me wonder why he chose to waste his abilities on garbage like Ghost Rider, Con Air,Next, et al.
He's one of my least favorite "action stars" ever. Hell, I think I'd take Van Damme and Seagal as action stars over him anyday (raises flame shield).
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Feb 22, 2008 14:03:17 GMT -5
When was his last "good" acting? I think "Adaptation." is the consensus opinion on when his last good role was. I don't mind bad Nic Cage, though. It's at least entertaining to watch. That, and I really enjoyed Matchstick Men. But since then, yeah he's been pretty bad. |
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Post by AriadosMan on Feb 22, 2008 14:03:36 GMT -5
The sad thing is, for someone with an overall rubbish career, he's made a surprising amount of good movies. Raising Arizona, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation...it makes me wonder why he chose to waste his abilities on garbage like Ghost Rider, Con Air,Next, et al.
He's one of my least favorite "action stars" ever. Hell, I think I'd take Van Damme and Seagal as action stars over him anyday (raises flame shield).
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