Monroe County man allegedly tries to claim $7M in false state tax refunds

Rochester, N.Y. — A man is facing more than a dozen felony charges in connection to an income tax fraud investigation.

Daniel Solivan-Feliciano of Monroe County attempted to claim over $7 million in false tax returns for 2022, 2023 and 2024, according to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Solivan-Feliciano fraudulently reported income he did not actually earn and claimed “exorbitant” business losses.

Solivan-Feliciano was arrested Tuesday and faces 18 charges, including:

First- and second-degree attempted grand larcenyFirst- and second-degree criminal tax fraudOffering a false instrument for filingLet this serve as a clear warning to any taxpayers considering lining their own pockets at the expense of honest New Yorkers,” Amanda Hiller, the taxation department’s acting commissioner, said in a statement. “Tax fraud is not a victimless crime. It deprives New Yorkers of funds they have paid for valuable services.Comment with Bubbles

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Solivan-Feliciano was arraigned in Monroe County CAP Court and is scheduled to appear in Webster Town Court April 22, the department said.