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Stephen Baldwin Arrested on Tax Charges in New York
Stephen Baldwin Arrested on Tax Charges in New York
December 6, 2012

Stephen Baldwin apparently never heard the saying that nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes.

On Thursday, Dec. 6, the 46-year-old actor was arrested and charged with failing to file personal income tax returns for 2008, 2009, and 2010. He reportedly owes New York State more than $350,000.

"At a time when Rockland County and New York State face severe fiscal shortfalls, we cannot afford to allow wealthy residents to break the law by cheating on their taxes," Rockland Country District Attorney Thomas Zugibe 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."

The Usual Suspects star, for his part, pled not guilty to the charges and was freed without bail. He's due back in court on Feb. 5 and could face up to four years in prison if convicted. But his lawyer, Russell Yankwitt, says he's innocent.

"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 of the youngest Baldwin brother.

This is not the first time the actor has had trouble with the law this year. In October, he pled guilty to an unlicensed driving charge in Manhattan, for which he paid a $75 fine. And in July, he lost a $17 million lawsuit against Kevin Costner after claiming that the Hatfields & McCoys actor had cheated him out of money in a deal for oil-cleaning machines after the 2010 BP Gulf of Mexico spill.

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Stephen Baldwin Arrested on Tax Charges in New York

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I like Stephen then alex anytime, he will be alright. Come on Stephen pay ur taxes ok .
Posted by only one @ December 7, 2012, 10:28 pm
Should have paid your taxes!! Does he feel because he's a celebrity, that he doesn't have to pay? We all pay ours, these celebs need to pay theirs, as well!! Hope he gets jail time, like the rest that don't pay!
Posted by Ninja killer December 7, 2012, 8:11 am
Dumbazz simpleton... Pay up r start gettin' used 2 grabbin' ur anklez... First Katt an now this... Wesley Snipes ring a bell? Keep on wit that ''Untouchable'' attitude, next thing u know u got a elliott ness lookalike kickin down yo front door...
Posted by Goddezzluv December 7, 2012, 4:11 am
Don't mess with IRS.
Posted by lyav December 7, 2012, 2:38 am
Are u sure that's not Alec they could be twins! The resemblance is amazing!
Posted by B4real December 6, 2012, 11:54 pm
I wish i could comment on it. But other comment's are humorous.
Posted by Roadrunner won't goof up! December 6, 2012, 8:02 pm
Such a dumb guy.
Posted by Coffee & Cigarettes December 6, 2012, 7:14 pm
Maybe Trump will pay it!!
Posted by byob December 6, 2012, 6:45 pm
He should have the money to pay his taxes.
Posted by Nik @ Nite December 6, 2012, 5:58 pm
RENDER UNTO CAESAR.
Posted by **CHERRY BOMB** December 6, 2012, 5:04 pm