ALBANY, NY (04/10/2012)(readMedia)– The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that two individuals in Westchester County have been arrested on tax-related charges. The arrests are part of ongoing statewide enforcement initiatives targeting those who evade their tax obligations.
Paul Sirignano – 59, an attorney residing in Chappaqua, was charged with Repeated Failure to File personal income tax returns, a class E felony, as well as Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, and Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony. Sirignano failed to file his New York State personal income tax returns for tax years 2008 through 2010, and his tax liability for this period is over $28,000. Sirignano’s case was adjourned until April 26, 2012. He faces up to four years in State prison.
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Martin Gamliel, 65, an attorney residing in Yonkers, is charged with one count of Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony, for failing to file his New York State personal income tax return for tax year 2009. As a result of this investigation, Gamliel filed a delinquent tax return. It was determined he has an outstanding tax liability over $5,400 for tax year 2009. According to a felony complaint filed in Westchester County Court, Gamliel also has over $390,000 in outstanding tax liabilities for tax years 1991 through 2007. Gamliel is scheduled to be in Westchester County Court on May 14, 2012. He faces up to four years in State prison if convicted.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
