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Plax was indicted on 2 counts of failing to pay taxes — and faces up to 10 years in prison under New Jersey law.
But a rep for the ex-NFL star tells TMZ Sports … Plax has a perfectly good explanation — and says, “Prosecutors are clearly trying to take advantage of a guy who’s been in the news negatively and trying to make an example out of him.”
Long story short … when Plax filed his 2013 tax bill electronically, he noticed the IRS had taken funds out of his bank account.
Plax thought the transaction meant his debt was satisfied — not realizing the IRS only takes federal taxes. He still owed on state taxes.
Now that he realizes the issue, Plax’s rep says Burress has hired a new tax attorney and is “cooperating fully” with state officials to pay his debt and clear his name.
Burress’ rep says Plaxico also had issues with his accountant — and has since fired the firm … adding, “They did a terrible job.”
As for rumors that Plaxico is struggling financially, the rep said that couldn’t be further from the truth — saying the guy is still very well off from his NFL playing days.
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