Posted by Robert Snell (The Detroit News) on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Former Knicks star Anthony Mason in hairy tax trap
Former Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks star Anthony Mason, famous for shaving slogans in his hair, owes more than $1.8 million in state and federal taxes, records show.
His state income tax debt alone is the 11th largest delinquency in Wisconsin, where he played for the Bucks from 2001-03.
Mason, 42, known for this brutish style, earned more than $41.4 million in salary during his NBA career.
What's owed:
- The state of Wisconsin filed a $224,225 tax warrant against Mason on Oct. 5 in Dane County Circuit Court. The amount includes $70,000 in interest and $41,658 in penalties.
- The IRS filed a $217,394 lien against Mason on April 14 in the Westchester County (NY) Clerk's office.
- The state of Wisconsin filed an $835,755 tax warrant against Mason on June 3, 2008, in Milwaukee. The debt includes $195,482 in interest and $166,784 in penalties.
- The state of Wisconsin filed a $570,376 tax warrant against Mason on June 3, 2008, in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The debt includes $200,415 in interest and $100,467 in penalties.
His side:
Neither Mason nor his former agent could be reached for comment.
