The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that a West Islip resident was sentenced today in Suffolk County Court to community service and probation for failing to pay his personal income taxes.

Louis Ladonna, 45, of 98 Wagstaff Lane, had earlier been charged with and pled guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree related to personal income tax evasion in 2007.  He received a sentence of 840 hours of community service and five years probation.  Additionally, he was ordered to make restitution to the State of $171,419.

The case was jointly investigated by the Tax Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney, and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Joseph Conley.

In New York State, 96% of taxes are paid by businesses and individuals who voluntarily meet their tax responsibilities. The remaining 4% is collected through the Tax Department's audit, collections and criminal investigations programs. Through its enforcement programs, the Department ensures fair tax administration for all New Yorkers.

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