If the defendant thinks they may need to issue a Form 1099, they will ask for a Form W-9. If they fail to get a signed W-9, they can withhold taxes on the payment.

Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the new way to report self-employment income instead of Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. If you received ...

The court ruled that an unsigned settlement isn't enforceable if the parties disagree on key terms, like the scope of claims. Signing minor documents doesn’t count as partial performance. Courts focus ...

Settlements in the employment law context can set up thorny tax issues for employers. In this alert, we will discuss two key issues companies should consider when working toward a settlement agreement ...

At Solidaire Solicitors, we’ve noticed a significant uptick in the use of these agreements, particularly in March. But what’s ...