A contract dispute, an emotional-distress concern, and a tax notice may arise from the same event, but they are separate questions that require separate records and qualified advice.

Keep each record stream intact

  • The complete agreement, amendments, invoices, notices, correspondence, payment record, and timeline.
  • Medical or counseling records only as maintained by the provider; do not alter them to fit a dispute.
  • Original IRS notices, forms, filing records, and communications with a tax professional.

The IRS publication Taxable and Nontaxable Income is a starting point for tax information, not a conclusion about any payment or dispute. Obtain tax advice from a qualified tax professional.

This page does not decide whether a contract, tort, employment, tax, or other claim exists.