Grint was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after the U.K. tax agency said he had wrongly classed 4.5 million pounds in residuals from the movies as a capital asset rather than income, which is subject to a much higher tax rate.

Rupert Grint faces $2.3 million tax bill after losing a legal dispute with UK tax authorities regarding his 2011-12 returns.

The actor most famous for playing Ron Weasley will be required to pay millions back in taxes after using a loophole once employed by the Beatles.

Former “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) after losing a years-long tax battle in the U.K.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint faces a substantial tax bill after losing his case against British tax authorities, Rupert Grint is owing around $2.3

"Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint has been hit with a £1.8 million (around $2.3 million) tax bill after losing a legal battle related to his earnings in the 2011 to 2012 tax year, according to multiple British outlets.

The U.K. government claims that Grint attempted to use the same tax loophole the Beatles tried using in the 1960s to lower their overall taxes.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has faced cries of “hypocrisy” as he was forced to pay a huge £1.8million tax bill following a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs. The 36-year-old is estimated to have earned £24 million for his role as Ron Weasley in the popular film franchise.