LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.

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.

Rupert Grint, famed for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is facing a hefty tax bill after losing a legal battle with UK authorities.

Not even a wizard can escape the tax authorities. Rupert Grint, the actor known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has learned this the hard way as he's now being sued for the equivalent of 1.8 million pounds after losing a dispute with the UK tax authorities.

Lawyers for Grint appealed, but after years of wrangling, a tribunal judge ruled against the actor this week. Judge Harriet Morgan said the money "derived substantially the whole of its value from the activities of Mr. Grint" and "is taxable as income."

"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.

Rupert Grint, famous for his role as Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' series, is facing a hefty tax bill of $2.3 million after losing a legal battle with UK tax authorities regarding the classification of his income from the film franchise.

Former "Harry Potter" film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8-million-pound ($2.3-million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.

The former Harry Potter star is ordered to pay the sum after losing a tax appeal.