The IRS has put out a press release saying that Matt Murphy, the guy that ended up with the BB ball has to pay

210,000 dollars even if he does not sell it.

They claim that the 12 dollars baseball is earned income and that because of the expected price of 600,000 dollars, Murphy is in the hole for that amount for being the owner.

Three words for Mr. Murphy.
Stay in Australia.

Sell the ball, Tell the IRS to kiss you below the belt-either side-and buy some beer, shrimp and a barby, Find a nice Sheila, thatched hut near the Great Barrier Reef and don't look back.