The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a Patterson dentist has been arrested for failing to pay several hundred thousand dollars in personal income taxes.

Harrison Boldt, 56, of 122 Somerset Dr., Patterson, NY, surrendered October 24 at the Town of New Castle Police Department and was arraigned in front of the Hon. Noah Sorkin.  Boldt was charged with four counts of Criminal Tax Fraud, a class E felony, and one count of Repeated Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns, a class E felony.

Boldt was released on his own recognizance.  His arrest follows an investigation by the Tax Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and will be prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s office.  Boldt’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 21.

The defendant failed to file New York State Personal Income Tax returns for 2008, 2009, 2010 and failed to remit payment in 2011, the court documents charge.  The defendant owes the State a total of $220,200.

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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