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Tax hearing for troubled Gazza Tax case for troubled Gascoigne
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Paul Gascoigne is being taken to the High Court by HM Revenue and Customs over unpaid tax. Troubled former football star Paul Gascoigne is being taken to the High Court by HM Revenue and Customs over unpaid tax.
A hearing on Thursday will investigate the former football star's finances, and he could be declared bankrupt if he cannot pay his tax debts. The 41-year-old, who was recently treated for alcohol and drug problems, could be declared bankrupt if he cannot pay his tax debts.
The troubled 41-year-old has recently been treated for alcohol and mental health problems. At the peak of his career he was one of football's highest paid stars, reported to be worth £14m.
He was once one of football's highest paid stars and at his peak was reported to be worth £14m. The case, due to be heard on Thursday, was adjourned to 9 January.
In 1988 he became a millionaire overnight when he was transferred from Newcastle to Spurs, and later secured a £1.25m deal with Italian club Lazio. His solicitor said: "He needed time to sort out his professional affairs and liquidate assets in order to pay some unpaid tax."
Paul Gascoigne became a millionaire overnight when he was transferred from Newcastle to Spurs in 1988, and later secured a £1.25m deal with Italian club Lazio.
As star of the England squad, he won sponsorship deals worth more than £5m with sports clothing manufacturers and also with Walkers crisps.As star of the England squad, he won sponsorship deals worth more than £5m with sports clothing manufacturers and also with Walkers crisps.