David Gedamoske, a 41-year-old resident of Lafayette, New York, has admitted to evading taxes on more than $1 million in earnings over a five-year period. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Harry Chavis, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), New York Field Division.
During his court appearance, Gedamoske confessed to working as a journeyman lineman for several electrical companies where he received wages documented on Form W-2. He filled out Form W-4 claiming either "99 Allowances" or that he was "Exempt" from income tax with the aim of having minimal federal income tax withheld from his paycheck. Despite owing substantial taxes, Gedamoske did not file federal tax returns between 2016 and 2021, which led to him evading payment of over $200,000 in federal taxes.
Gedamoske is set to be sentenced on June 11, 2025, before Senior United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. He faces a potential sentence of up to five years in federal prison and up to three years of supervised release along with a maximum fine of $100,000. Restitution payments to the IRS are also required. Sentencing will be determined based on the statute violated by the defendant, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other relevant factors.
The investigation into this case is being conducted by IRS-CI and prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Paul Tuck.
