The singer originally owed the IRS $6.3 million.
The world lost the Queen Soul in August 2018 and we all mourned the loss the Motown legend whose voice impacted generations music lovers. The Memphis icon passed away in her Detroit mansion, and while it seemed as if Aretha Frankin left this earth financially abundant with no worries as to how her estate would be handled.
Unfortunately, since then there have been reports that her estate has had issues settling debts and divvying up the cash, and now The Blast claims that the powerhouse singer has a $5.2 million outstanding tax debt. The publication claims they’ve obtained documents that say Franklin’s estate is asking the court for permission to sell f some her lands to pay f the bill. There’s a vacant lot in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, a plot that’s a little over an acre, that is being fered for $1.4 million.
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The estate also wants to liquidate assets and sell f Franklin’s property to make good with the government. Documents also reveal that the estate originally owed $6.3 million to the IRS, so they’ve gotten rid a chunk the debt. They’re hoping that a judge will sign f it as soon a possible. Meanwhile, back in March, it was reported that Jennifer Hudson was slated to portray Franklin in a forthcoming biopic.