said "best revenge is your paper," the U.S. Government was listening.
The 41-year-old singer-songwriter filed a petition to the Internal Revenue Service earlier this month in response to the organization claiming Beyoncé owes a total of $2.69 million in back taxes from 2018 and 2019.Beyoncé's petition was filed after the IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency stating that she owes $805,850 for 2018 and $1,442,747 for 2019. Additionally, the organization says she owes $449,719.40 in combined penalties from 2018 and 2019.
Lawyer Michael C. Cohen, who represents the singer, tells PEOPLE in a statement, "We are working with the IRS and anticipate that the matter will be resolved shortly."Megan Thee Stallion Recalls Beyoncé Asking Her to Make 'Savage Remix' Verse 'A Little Bit Cleaner' The Grammy winner's legal team has disputed at least $868,766 of the total, claiming the amount was donated to charity throughout 2018 and should be accepted as a deduction. The petition also states that if there is a deficiency in her tax payments, she should not have to pay it because she "has acted reasonably and in good faith."
Beyoncé has supported several charities throughout her career, and she launched the BeyGOOD Foundation in 2013, which works to combat economic disparities, support marginalized communities, provide educational opportunities and promote entrepreneurialism, according to its website. It's unclear which charity she reportedly donated the $868,766 to.The "Formation" performer is currently gearing up to embark on her Renaissance World Tour next month.
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