Chaplin Seeks Income Tax Refund of $25,000 - Minus his postage stamp mustache, cane and flapping shoes, comedian Charles Chaplin (above) is shown as he appeared in federal court to seek a refund of approximately $25,000 on the income tax he paid on his 1935 earnings. However, Uncle Sam's authorities were insisting that Chaplin pay an additional sum of about $65,000. February 26, 1941. (Photo by Acme).