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MC Hammer is the latest celeb to be slapped with a lawsuit for failing to pay his federal taxes. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Hammer and his wife Stephanie were sued by the IRS for ignoring a $798,033.48 tax bill from his ’96 and ’97 income taxes.

From TMZ:

Mind you, Hammer’s heyday was in the rear view mirror at that point — he released a greatest hits album in ’96, and after that … well, let’s just say there were zero pumps or bumps.

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According to the documents, every penny Hammer’s LLC earns from here on out goes directly to the U.S. Treasury towards his tab.

What’s up with celebrities failing to pay their taxes?

Poor money management? Celebrities feeling entitled?

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