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Peter Andre in court following legal battle with ex Katie Price

The singer racked up a £90K legal bill after battling his ex-wife Katie Price

Peter Andre is being taken to court by HMRC after he attempted to claim tax relief on a £90K legal bill he racked up after fighting former wife Katie Price.

The 44-year-old was battling Katie over defamatory remarks.

It has now been reported that the Mysterious Girl singer is attempting to make the £90,245 he spent in legal bills tax deductible.

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The star’s lawyers claim he was protecting his reputation as a good father as well as his celebrity image when he split from model Katie after she bad-mouthed him in the media.

But HMRC say it should not be considered tax deductible stating: “That a clear purpose of the legal expenses was to safeguard the appellant’s relationship with his children.

“Which cannot be for any business purpose.”

They added: “A second purpose was to protect the appellant’s reputation which cannot ‘necessarily be a wholly business purpose’.

“Furthermore a stated object of the claim to damages is personal in nature.

“There is no reason why the legal costs should be separated from the damages they were expended to secure.”

It has also recently been reported that HMRC have rejected tax relief on £15,055 the star spent installing security gates at his home.

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The dad-of-four’s team stated: “The gates are necessary to protect him and his family from the attention of the media and the fans.”

Despite his claims being rejected a source revealed that Peter, who is thought to be worth £11 million, is “ahead on his tax”.

The source told The Sun that the Aussie singer was willing to accept whatever the final outcome would be.

Meanwhile the former spouses have both moved on with their lives with Pete marrying Emily MacDonagh and Katie tying the knot with Kieran Hayler in 2013.

Pete had recently welcomed his second child with Emily and admitted he would love more children.

Speaking exclusively to OK! Online, Peter revealed: “I don’t know, but you know what? I’m ready to go again.

“Maybe I won’t be saying that in three months, but if this baby is anything like the others, I’m ready.”


Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)