Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Affiliated Entities may withhold from all amounts payable or provided under this Agreement all federal, state, local and foreign taxes that are required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable laws and regulations. Director shall be responsible for the payment of Director’s portion of any and all required federal, state, local and foreign taxes incurred, or to be incurred, in connection with any amounts payable or provided under this Agreement.