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Lauryn Hill is in big trouble with Uncle Sam. The "Everything Is Everything" singer has been charged with failing to file taxes in New Jersey for a reported $1.6 million income she earned over a three-year period.
The former Fugees member is charged with three counts for failing to file income taxes in 2005, 2006 and 2007, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman.
For each count, Hill, who hails from South Orange, N.J., faces a maximum penalty of a year in prison and a $100,000 fine -- that's three years in jail and $300,000.
Her attorney, Nathan Hochman of Bingham McCutchen, didn't immediately respond to messages seeking comment about the matter, reports The Star-Ledger.
She is set to appear before a judge to face the three charges on June 29.
Lauryn Hill just pled guilty to a major federal crime ... admitting she intentionally failed to file several tax returns in the past decade -- and now the former Fugees singer faces 3 years in prison.
Hill pled guilty today to three counts of failure to file tax returns for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007 -- when she earned more than $1.8 million.
When the judge asked if Hill "intentionally and willingly" failed to file the returns, she replied, "Yes."
In addition to the 3 years behind bars, Hill could be smacked with $75,000 in fines.
Hill was released on $150,000 bail. Her sentencing hearing is set for November.
BREAKING NEWS: Lauryn Hill Pleads Guilty to Tax Invasion
BREAKING NEWS: Lauryn Hill Pleads Guilty in Tax Case, Faces YEARS in Prison
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Lauryn Hill just pled guilty to a major federal crime ... admitting she intentionally failed to file several tax returns in the past decade -- and now the former Fugees singer faces 3 years in prison.Hill pled guilty today to three counts of failure to file tax returns for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007 -- when she earned more than $1.8 million.When the judge asked if Hill "intentionally and willingly" failed to file the returns, she replied, "Yes."In addition to the 3 years behind bars, Hill could be smacked with $75,000 in fines.Hill was released on $150,000 bail. Her sentencing hearing is set for November.
I bet her ass is gonna release an album now 
