Advisor and the Company agree that the Company will treat Advisor as an independent contractor for purposes of all tax laws (local, state and federal) and file forms consistent with that status. Advisor agrees, as an independent contractor, that Advisor is not entitled to unemployment benefits in the event this Agreement terminates, or workers’ compensation benefits in the event that Advisor is injured in any manner while performing obligations under this Agreement. Advisor will be solely responsible to pay any and all local, state, and/or federal income, social security and unemployment taxes for Advisor and Advisor’s employees. The Company will not withhold any taxes or prepare W-2 Forms for Advisor, but will provide Advisor with a Form 1099, if required by law. Advisor is solely responsible for, and will timely file all tax returns and payments required to be filed with, or made to, any federal, state or local tax authority with respect to the performance of services and receipt of fees under this Agreement.