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On Jan. 19, Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, both pleaded guilty to violating federal tax laws.

Sorrentino pleaded guilty to tax evasion, while Marc Sorrentino, 38, admitted to the \"aiding in the preparation of a false and fraudulent tax return,\" according to a news release from the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

The brothers face maximum sentences of five and three years in prison, respectively. Sentencing for the brothers is set for April 25.

\"Jersey Shore Family Vacation\" premieres April 5 on MTV.

ABC News' Josh Margolin and Michael Rothman contributed to this report.

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