Industry playbook · 01
Family-run kitchens, lunch buffets, catering for weddings and festivals — and owners with financial ties to India. We understand both the restaurant and the family behind it.
Where the details matter
Large catering orders, deposits and off-site events need the right sales tax treatment and clean revenue tracking.
Automatic gratuities on large parties are wages, not tips — they're handled differently for payroll and don't count toward the tip credit.
Spices, rice and specialty items swing in price. Monthly food-cost tracking keeps menu prices ahead of your costs.
NRE/NRO accounts, fixed deposits, mutual funds and property in India raise FBAR, FATCA and PFIC questions.
A typical engagement
Servers reported their tips correctly, but the owner had never claimed the FICA tip credit on Form 8846.
What we did
The result
Roughly $15,000 a year in credits that had been left on the table.
≈ $15k / yr
Illustrative examples based on common situations — not specific client results.
FAQ
No. The IRS treats mandatory service charges as wages, not tips. They're subject to payroll withholding and don't count toward the FICA tip credit.
Yes. NRE interest is tax-free in India but is taxable income for U.S. residents, and the account itself may need to be reported on an FBAR.
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