I was cleaning some old files and found an 8 month old check from a company I did some work for as an independent contractor. The check did not have a "cash by" date on it, so I deposited it into my bank.
The check did not clear, payment was stopped. The reason why it was not immediately cashed (not that it matters) was because I was very ill for the 2 1/2 months after that check was issued, and I simply forgot about it. The company knew I was very ill, but instead of calling me about it, they stopped payment.
I have emailed them to issue another check, but got no response. I looked at my 1099 form, and they declared this as money paid to me, which means I must pay taxes on it. The taxes will be several hundred dollars.
My email was very professional and nice, but now I'm PO'ed. Am I wrong, or am I entitled to this money? What should I say in the letter I am writing them? Or, should I just have my attorney write them a letter?
2007-05-26
02:52:41
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