Singer Adele's Tax Rant Sparks Online Backlash

By Spinner Editors Posted Jun 8th 2011 04:05AM

Adele has sparked an online backlash over her recent comments surrounding the amount of tax she has to pay.

In a recent interview with Q, the 23-year-old ranted about having to hand over 50 percent of her earnings to the tax man.

She said (via Metro), "I'm mortified to have to pay 50 percent! [While] I use the NHS, I can't use public transport any more. Trains are always late, most state schools are s**t and I've gotta give you, like, four million quid -- are you having a laugh?"

She added, 'When I got my tax bill in from '19' [her debut album], I was ready to go and buy a gun and randomly open fire."

However, that attitude isn't sitting well online, with many taking to Twitter to voice their disgust.

Outroversion tweeted, "God that Adele pop singer is such a moron. Her comments on tax are both ignorant and self-aggrandising. I'm pretty sure it's just her way."

Wolfsbaine1 wrote, "People like Adele of the rubbish girly music p**s me off, her four million tax bill means she had eight, how much f**king money do you need b***h."

It fell to Nicklibertine to pinpoint why so many people have reacted to the singer's "woes." They tweeted, "Got my paycheque today. Looking at the amount I take home after tax and national insurance is just depressing. F**k you, Adele."

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Wednesday 08 June

By JustSaying

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As long as she pays, who cares. Everyone b*tches about taxes.

By cac006006

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The more you make, the more taxes you have to pay, (at least that is the way it is supposed to work.)

By wee wee-wee

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it oinks.

By tim

Uncle Sam should refund her enough money to pay for some badly needed singing lessons.

By Yank1

Tim, she's not an American so she doesn't pay taxes to "Uncle Sam", she's British, so she pays them to the "Queen".

By jack

She is English. Her tax man is not Uncle Sam it's the Queen.

By amiwright

Who gives a flying f*ck who she pays them to.....She still have to pay.

By tammy

The Queen and the Royal Family are living on welfare!

By nrwlbt

FLUCK THE QUEEN!

By Spike

She is right 50% is obscene! Why because she is productive (like her music or not) should she pay 50%? Percent wise everyone should pay the same! I wonder how mad she will be when she finds out that close to 50% in this country pay no taxes at all. Mostly those who are part of Obama's welfare state! Yes, we should all pay our fair share but lets make sure it is our fair share. Those of you pissed off at her get over it. She is right! 50%??????????????

By candice

You a--hole the only welfare state is the republican who dont want the rich to pay anything you need to grow up and get your head out of your a--.

By Leslie

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Couldn't have said it better, Spike.

By Pay attention

It has NOTHING to do with the U.S. or Obama since she lives in the UK. But I hope you enjoyed your irrelevant little rant.

By crmkiz

50% don't pay takes? Where on earth do you get your stats?? Ignorance

Taxes**

Then tell her to get a regular job and see how much see crys then.

By the other tim

Hey candice and crmkiz - its called research. Before making stupid remarks, do a little checking.

By Larry Hughes

The Queen does not levy the taxe... you dolt... like here it is the government... the Royal Family is more ceremonial than law enacting

By Mike

I'm on Adele's side, EVERYONE screams about taxes! Yep, it's crap, let the woman vent!

By laura22122

Just b/c she makes a lot more money than most people does not mean she's excluded from the troubles of taxes... it still sucks! Honestly, you think the government should get 50% or more of your hard earned money??? And yet we're STILL in debt. RIDICULOUS

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