The Company (or any affiliate thereof) shall withhold from the Retention Bonus all federal, state, city or other taxes as the Company (or any affiliate thereof) is required to withhold pursuant to any applicable law, regulation or ruling. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Letter Agreement or this Release, neither the Company nor any of its affiliates shall be obligated to guarantee any particular tax result for Employee with respect to any payment provided to Employee, and Employee shall be responsible for any taxes imposed on Employee with respect to any such payment.