The Emmys goodie bag is taxable income

This year's Emmy Awards goodie bags are worth an estimated $27,000 to $33,000, depending on how big of a celebrity you are, and it's all taxable income. Bah humbug. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences just sent a letter out to celebrities to remind them to pay taxes on the goodies.

Blah, blah, blah. You want to know what's in the goodie bags, don't you?

OK. This article has the complete list, but I'm just picking out the interesting stuff including vacation packages in New Zealand, Hawaii, California, and Whistler, B.C. It also includes one-year membership to YogaWorks, a $329 Sprint phone, gift certificates for spas and restaurants, Diamo scooters, and Dooney & Burke luggage. Of course, the stars don't have to pay taxes on the goodies if they donate it to charity or turn it down altogether.

The Emmys air Sunday, August 27th on NBC. Thankfully, Conan O'Brien hosts.