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The Situation’s got a situation on his hands. The Jersey Shore star, born Michael Sorrentino, and his brother/manager Marc Sorrentino have been accused of filing false tax returns from 2010 – 2012.

According to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman, the duo haven’t paid the correct amount taxes from a combined income of $8.9 million in promotions and appearances.

Via Gothamist:

As part of the conspiracy, the brothers submitted or caused to be submitted to the IRS false documents which understated the gross receipts received by the brothers and the two companies. The brothers also submitted false personal tax returns which failed to report all of the income they received, and Michael failed to file a personal tax return in 2011, despite earning $1,995,757 that year.

As part of the conspiracy, the brothers also fraudulently claimed millions of dollars in personal expenses as business expenses, including payments for high-end vehicles and clothing, personal grooming expenses, and distributions – or direct payments – from the businesses to personal bank accounts.

“Most individuals file truthful tax returns and pay their fair share of taxes,” said Jonathan D. Larsen, Acting Special Agent in Charge. “However, as alleged in today’s indictment, rather than living in reality and reporting their true income, Michael Sorrentino and his brother Marc created the illusion that they earned less income by filing false and fraudulent tax returns. No matter what your occupation or status in life, if you attempt to cheat on your taxes for personal financial gain, you face real consequences including criminal prosecution and a possible prison sentence.”

Both brothers are facing up to three years in prison alongside a $250,000 fine, while Situation faces one year and a $100,000 fine for not filing personal taxes.

Yikes.

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