You have to pay your taxes -- it's as American as apple pie and death. It's apparent that the star of the awful and deranged TV show Dance Moms apparently thinks it's OK to pull a fast one on the IRS; you see, she skipped out on paying taxes on some of her income. The "Dance Mom," Abbey Lee Miller (50), is facing up to five years behind bars for that little stunt. But, you know as well as I do that because of her tiny bit of fame, there is a 0.00001 percent chance that she will do any jail time.
In my opinion, Miller would be a good offender for the IRS to lock up. Using "Ms. Dance Mom, USA" would get the message out there that Uncle Sam doesn't like it when you try to keep too much of your own money. It's all fine and dandy to want to keep some of the money you earn, but don't try getting crazy with it.
Speaking of that overbearing uncle, he pulled in $3.25 trillion in revenue last year; that's eight percent more than he made the year before. I'm so proud of him. A big reason for his increased revenue is the extra tax money he snaked from his citizens this year. Sam collected 11% more in payroll taxes, while corporate, and income taxes increased 7 percent and 8 percent respectively. You know how that was possible? An improved job market. Good job, USA. It's too bad that the economy is going to take a nosedive again in the very near future.
Abbey Lee Miller was caught through happenstance when a bankruptcy judge was flipping through channels on his TV set one night when he spotted Miller doing her thing on the video screen. That prompted him to think, "There's no way that she is only making $8,899 per month." And he was right. Miller was earning $15,000 an episode for Dance Moms. On top of that, she was earning money from making appearances as well as from selling merchandise, etc.
Isn't coincidence a bitch... or at least a cruel mistress? Now, if that TV channel had been airing a commercial at the time, Miller wouldn't be in the trouble she is in now. Ouch!
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