Actor Stephen Baldwin pleaded guilty to repeated failure to file income taxes for three years and will pay $ 300,000 in back taxes , his attorney Russell Yankwitt said Friday . Baldwin initially needed to pay $ 400,000 in back taxes , interest and penalties , but the court waived interest and penalties , which brought the total to $ 350,000 , Yankwitt said . The court then reduced that amount to $ 300,000 , for which Baldwin was very grateful , Yankwitt said . If Baldwin pays back the money within a year , the charge will be taken off his record , the attorney said . If not , Baldwin will be sentenced to five years ' probation and have five years to repay the money , Yankwitt said . `` Mr. Baldwin is a man of faith , and it 's difficult for him to get jobs in Hollywood that are compatible with his faith , and that 's one of the difficulties he 's had paying off the money , '' Yankwitt said . Though Baldwin is on `` The Apprentice , '' the money from that appearance is permanently going to a charity , Yankwitt said . `` Mr. Baldwin is very appreciative of the D.A . Office 's willingness to work with him , and he looks forward to repaying the debt and being a productive member of society , '' Yankwitt added . The charge was a result of an investigation conducted by the Rockland County , New York , Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance , authorities said . Baldwin was arrested in December on charge of failing to file taxes in 2008 , 2009 and 2010 and released on his own recognizance . Baldwin had trusted paid professionals to handle his affairs , especially during the time he was on an island shooting the reality TV show `` Survivor , '' Yankwitt said previously . Baldwin produced a check for $ 100,000 in December as a `` good faith '' down payment on the money he owed , Yankwitt said . Kevin Costner wins suit filed by Baldwin over oil cleanup machines .
Stephen Baldwin admits guilty in failing to file income taxes for three years , attorney says . He will pay $ 300,000 in taxes . The actor has difficulty finding Hollywood jobs compatible with his faith , attorney says . The offense will be taken off his record if he pays back the money in a year .