David Gedamoske, a 41-year-old resident of Lafayette, New York, has admitted to evading taxes on more than $1 million in wages over a period from 2016 to 2021. 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.
Gedamoske confessed during his plea change that he worked as a journeyman lineman for several electrical companies. He received wages reported to the IRS via Form W-2 but manipulated his tax withholding by claiming either “99 Allowances” or “Exempt” status on Form W-4. This strategy allowed him to have little or no federal income tax withheld from his paychecks. Despite accumulating significant tax liabilities, Gedamoske did not file a federal tax return for the years in question, resulting in an evasion of over $200,000 in federal taxes.
The sentencing is set for June 11, 2025, before Senior United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Gedamoske could face up to five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release along with a fine up to $100,000. He will also be required to pay restitution to the IRS. Sentencing will be determined based on the statute violated and other relevant factors according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation into this case was conducted by IRS-CI and is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Paul Tuck.