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Last week, Mitchell pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully
failing to pay income tax. He is scheduled for sentencing on
Oct. 22.
Best known for his 2004 album ’Kamikaze,” Mitchell has
collaborated with musicians including Ye, the rapper formerly
known as Kanye West, and Jamie Foxx on the song “Slow Jamz." He
has received two Grammy nominations.
His income stemmed from performances, album sales, streaming and
royalties, according to IRS-CI.
Despite warnings from both the IRS and his own accountants of
his tax debts, “instead, Mitchell entered into agreements with a
third-party company to pay him advances on future royalties,
knowing that the IRS would not be able to levy these funds,” the
IRS said in a statement.
Mitchell also has unpaid tax liabilities dating back to 2011,
and the government alleges Mitchell made large purchases to
support his lifestyle, including buying at least four luxury
vehicles.
Representatives for Mitchell did not immediately respond to an
Associated Press request for comment.
“IRS Criminal Investigation doesn’t care how famous you are or
what you’ve accomplished,” Adam Jobes, with IRS-CI's Chicago
field office, said in a statement. "If you willfully refuse to
pay your taxes, we’ll follow the money and bring you to
justice.”
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