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Mexican restaurants & taquerías

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

What makes this business different

1

Cash and card deposits

On busy cash days, POS sales and bank deposits drift apart easily. We reconcile them every month.

2

Alcohol and mixed beverages

Bars and cantinas carry separate alcohol taxes and permits on top of regular sales tax.

3

Family on the payroll

Paying spouses and children with the right payroll treatment keeps wages deductible and compliant.

4

Family members without an SSN

ITINs let spouses and dependents file and appear on the right return.

How we help

  • Sales tax on food, alcohol and catering
  • ITIN applications for owners and family members
  • Payroll for large crews with tipped employees
  • Catch-up filings and IRS notice resolution
  • Monthly bookkeeping with cash reconciliation
Talk to us about your business

What to bring to your first meeting

Don't have everything? That's normal — we'll help you gather the rest.

A typical engagement

What working with us looks like

MexicanIRS notice

A taquería owner resolves a CP2000 over delivery-app income

The IRS compared 1099-Ks from delivery apps to the return and proposed thousands in additional tax.

Resolved by mail

Illustrative examples based on common situations — not specific client results.

FAQ

Common questions

Can my spouse get an ITIN so we can file jointly?

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.

Our 1099-K from a delivery app looks too high. Why?

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.

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.