Last year my solar equipment stop collecting data during the very hot months of the year. This non-collection caused me to incur a very large electric bill. I filed a claim with the company, and they required me to include my yearly amount of electricity used at my residence. After waiting several months to receive my refund, I am now being told I have to submit a W9 in order to get reimbursed. This doesn't make sense to me as I am no an Independent Contractor therefore, I can't offset this amoun on my taxes, I file short form. Is this taxable income and if so how come?
