I received a settlement (from a class action lawsuit) from an old grocery store I was employed at 5 years ago. The settlement had to do with employees not receiving their break times. It is a small amount, and is listed as this: Gross Settlement Payment $79, 1099-Misc $59, Wages $20.
I was given a W2 for the $20 Wage portion (with all the tax boxes correctly filled in, Tax withheld, SSI wages, etc).
I ...