As we’ve said many times before, Enbridge just can’t seem to get even the simplest things right. Yesterday, we received our 1099 tax from from Enbridge– a form that was supposed to have been issued by Jan. 31st– only to find that the number reported on the form was wrong. Completely wrong. In fact, the number entered on the form appears to be completely random. We are receiving reports that other landowners also received incorrect forms.
Needless to say, this is a ridiculous situation. Enbridge’s handling of tax reporting is already a problem, since the way they report landowner payments does not distinguish between the portion that is taxable (the pipeline receipt and payment for temporary workspace) from the non-taxable portion (compensation for damages). Landowners are left to sort all of this out for themselves. And now, to make matters worse, Enbridge appears to have problems figuring out what they paid to whom. We’d like to know how this sort of mistake happens– bad land agent bookkeeping?
Whatever the case, please pay careful attention to the forms you receive. Enbridge is aware of the problem, but it looks like they’re not going to proactively contact landowners to alert them (big surprise!). We have been told that Enbridge will reissue inaccurate 1099 forms, but we can’t say for sure. If and when we learn more, we’ll let you know. In the meantime, please share this post with your neighbors. And if you want more information, call the number listed on your 1099.
Yet again, Enbridge appears to go out of its way to make things as difficult as possible for Line 6B landowners. It never ends.
We also received bogus information on our 1099 from Enbridge for the money that was paid out in November 2013 for the “change in percentage of valuation” payment that was made to us. (As a sidebar, we are still not sure if this is taxable money or not).
Hi Ron-
Ugh. For the record, I’m pretty sure that it’s taxable, at least the portion for the change in valuation for the pipeline receipt.
Hey, we recieved a 1099 for $5,000 they never gave us… and they used the wrong social security number! What fools!!!!!!!!!!
It’s beyond belief, Beth! The incompetence is stunning.
They have refused to contact me regarding damage done. I called for 6 months. Was told I have to come up with a $$ amount first. Then they will discuss damage done outside of right a way. Told them $50,000.00. Now zero contact.
Hi Steve– so sorry to hear this familiar story! Have you spoken with an attorney? Where are you located?
St. Clair.
Jeff, Jeff where are you located. Got a great visit here.
I’m in Groveland Township, a little west of Ortonville. What was the great visit, Steve? Feel free to contact me backchannel if you’d prefer.
Steve,
I am so glad we found this blog. My family is dealing with the same thing. So much damage, they kept promising to “make it right”, told him to come up with a figure, and now they won’t return his calls. Now they are trying to get him to stop working on his OWN property. We tried to be fair, not we have to Lawyer Up! UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Enbridge Rep. said one way to solve one of our problems is with a 30 odd 6. Glad I had a witness.
Who was the rep, Steve?
Can anyone provide a number to Enbridge to get replacement 1099’s? I know its a stretch
Paul- there should be a number listed on the 1099 form you have. Call that.