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I would file the labor lien, since it carries more clout against the company and you can then ask the court for an order to collect it by seizing company bank accounts and such. As far as the tax form, if this amount is not correct, you need to dispute this with the employer and demand proof of the payments to your brother in writing and if he refuses to provide them, then you would have to demand them in court as part of your suit, which cannot then be in small claims court because you would need an order from the court to correct the tax form and small claims does not have that jurisdiction (they can only award money).

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