Industry playbook · 02
Taquerías, family restaurants, cantinas and catering kitchens — often with large crews, cash-heavy days and family members working in the business.
Where the details matter
On busy cash days, POS sales and bank deposits drift apart easily. We reconcile them every month.
Bars and cantinas carry separate alcohol taxes and permits on top of regular sales tax.
Paying spouses and children with the right payroll treatment keeps wages deductible and compliant.
ITINs let spouses and dependents file and appear on the right return.
A typical engagement
The IRS compared 1099-Ks from delivery apps to the return and proposed thousands in additional tax.
What we did
The result
The reconciliation was accepted and the proposed balance was substantially reduced.
Resolved by mail
Illustrative examples based on common situations — not specific client results.
FAQ
If your spouse isn't eligible for an SSN, an ITIN generally lets you file jointly. The application (Form W-7) is usually submitted with your tax return.
Platforms report gross sales before commissions, fees and refunds. Those costs are deductible — the key is reconciling the 1099-K to what you actually received.
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