I Am Not a Tax Lawyer and I Don’t Play One on TV

When handling settlements or severance arrangements, employment lawyers cannot afford to draft agreements “in a vacuum.” Since these agreements almost always involve payments from employers to employees, it’s important to consider the tax implications of every provision. While creativity in drafting is valuable, overlooking tax considerations can expose clients to unexpected IRS scrutiny or tax burdens.

An article, co-authored by Faith Whittaker, Christina Royer and Lesley Weigand for the Ohio Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section newsletter, explores common tax issues in employment cases by walking through hypothetical scenarios from a tax lawyer’s perspective—helping ensure that every agreement is crafted with both compliance and strategy in mind.

Read it here.