Parkville, MD asked in Business Law and Contracts for Maryland

Q: I did side work (bookkeeping) without a contract and I'm terminating them. What's the best way to protect myself?

One owner requested I do things that, although are non-reportable but are wrong per the IRS, I won't agree so I'm ceasing the relationship with a termination letter. How do I best word it to protect myself?

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A: Unless you have a written contract with the company (or person) that says otherwise, you do not have to tell them any reason why you feel the need to terminate the relationship. Therefore, IMPO you should keep your letter of resignation as short as possible, making very sure not to say anything accusatory or anything of a disparaging nature.

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