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Stephen Baldwin is in trouble with the law again, this time for failure to pay his taxes for three years amounting to $350,000. Baldwin did not pay his personal income tax returns taxes for 2008, 2009, and 2010, but his lawyer, Russell Yankwitt says he is cooperating with the New York State Tax Department and the district attorney’s office.
Actor Stephen Baldwin was charged Thursday with failing to pay New York state taxes for three years, amassing a $350,000 debt.
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe said Baldwin, of Upper Grandview, skipped his taxes in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The youngest of the four acting Baldwin brothers pleaded not guilty at an arraignment and was freed without bail. His lawyer, Russell Yankwitt, said Baldwin should not have been charged.
“Mr. Baldwin did not commit any crimes, and he’s working with the district attorney’s office and the New York State Tax Department to resolve any differences,” Yankwitt said.
The district attorney said Baldwin could face up to four years in prison if convicted. The actor is due back in court on Feb. 5.
Zugibe said Baldwin owes more than $350,000 in tax and penalties.“We cannot afford to allow wealthy residents to break the law by cheating on their taxes,” the district attorney said. “The defendant’s repetitive failure to file returns and pay taxes over a period of several years contributes to the sweeping cutbacks and closures in local government and in our schools.”
Thomas Mattox, the state tax commissioner, said, “It is rare and unfortunate for a personal income tax case to require such strong enforcement measures.”
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