IndianTip credit
A two-location Indian restaurant claims the tip credit it had been missing
Servers reported their tips correctly, but the owner had never claimed the FICA tip credit on Form 8846.
≈ $15k / yr
Our focus
Built for restaurants and grocery stores
We serve every taxpayer — individuals, families, corporations and non-profits. But we've built a specialty around food businesses, where thin margins, cash tips, sales tax and high-turnover payroll make the details matter most.
Indian restaurants
From tandoor to takeout, we understand family-run kitchens with ties on both sides of the world.
- Monthly bookkeeping with food-cost and labor reporting
- Payroll, tip reporting and the FICA tip credit
- India tax returns, FBAR and the India–U.S. tax treaty
- Entity setup and S-Corp elections for growing owners
- Catering contracts and deposits tracked correctly
Where food businesses lose money
We handle the details that hurt margins
Sales tax that's actually right
Prepared meals, grocery staples, alcohol and catering are often taxed differently. We map taxability and file every return on time.
Cash tips & tip credits
Employee tip reporting, Form 8027 for large food establishments, and the FICA tip credit (Form 8846) many owners never claim.
Payroll for busy crews
Accurate, on-time pay for high-turnover teams, with quarterly 941s, W-2s and state filings handled for you.
Inventory & food cost
Clean cost-of-goods tracking so you can see food cost, waste and true margin every month — not just at tax time.
POS & delivery-app reconciliation
We reconcile POS deposits and delivery-platform payouts, fees and refunds to your bank so nothing slips through.
Equipment & build-out deductions
Depreciation strategies for kitchen equipment, coolers and remodels, planned before you buy — not after.
Use cases
What working with us looks like
Common situations we see across restaurants, markets and families — and how we approach them.
Illustrative examples based on common situations — not specific client results.
Compliance calendar
The deadlines a food business can't miss
Federal dates for a typical year. We track state deadlines for you as well.
Every month
Sales tax returns for monthly filers (the 20th in Texas) and payroll tax deposits.
Jan 15
Q4 estimated tax
Final estimated payment for the prior year.
Jan 31
W-2s, 1099s, Forms 940 & 941
Year-end payroll forms and Q4 payroll return.
Dates move to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or holiday. State due dates vary.
Let's take the first step toward financial clarity.
Tell us about your business and we'll get back to you with clear next steps — no obligation.