Rapper LIL WAYNE is embroiled in a difference of opinion with Florida authorities o'er allegations of unpaid tax.
The Lollipop hitmaker, existent name Dwayne Carter Jr., is accused by officials in Miami-Dade County of owing $977,840.81 (GBP488,920.41) in income assess to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The notice of federal tax lien was filed in the county in May (08). The star has been staying in Miami since his New Orleans, Louisiana home was destroyed by 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
Lil Wayne's attorney, Ron Sweeney, insists his client has paid turned the amount, even though a press release of lien has non been recorded with the county, according to local reports.
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