Michelle
Now it’s getting serious! Court issues penal order for tax evasion
Bad news for hit star Michelle: The singer had a lot of trouble with the tax office and has apparently even received a penalty order from the Bonn District Court for tax evasion.
Michelle showed insight
It was already known in October 2022 that criminal investigations into tax evasion had been initiated against Michelle. It was specifically about the years 2018 and 2019. The musician is said to have immediately paid 160,000 euros. Michelle is said not to have intentionally got into trouble with the tax office. The change in management apparently meant that no tax returns were filed in the two years mentioned.
Schlagerstar files an appeal
The singer herself is still silent on the current developments. “My client will basically not comment on the process,” explains her lawyer when asked by GALA, but states that she will file an objection. As can be read on the homepage of the Bonn district court, she can do this in writing. In this way, the hit star should ensure that one more – usually public – main hearing takes place. One last chance to avoid punishment. However, if Michelle did not act within the deadline, the penalty order would be final and would be equivalent to a judgment. A sword of Damocles that must now be fended off.
Sources used: own research, bild.de, ag-bonn.nrw.de