Rupert Grint is a multi-millionaire thanks to playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, but his massive net worth just took a pretttttty significant hit.

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.

The Associated Press reports that the 36-year-old Harry Potter alum had been ordered to pay up in 2019 after the U.K. tax agency His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs looked into his tax return from 2012. Grint’s bill is 1.8 million pounds, which is equivalent to nearly $2.3 million.

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.

As of 2024, Rupert Grint's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His wealth is largely the result of his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, although he's also brought in money from other acting projects, business ventures and investments.

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.

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 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.

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.

Grint, now 36, argued that a £4.5 million payment he received from a company managing his business affairs was a capital asset and should be taxed as such.