Reserve Your Refund Review
I Today's Special

Today's Special Isn't On Your Menu.

Qualifying restaurant groups may be able to recover payroll taxes paid on employee tips — going back four years. Most groups we work with recover an average of $100,000 or more.

Reserve Your Restaurant Refund Review

No out-of-pocket fees · Refunds typically arrive in ~90 days

Payroll Tax Statement
Tip Credit Review
Tips reported, 4 yrs—
FICA paid on tips—
Credit available (§45B)—
Amount owed to you$ ?
Uncollected
Amuse-Bouche

"I've owned restaurants for years. How have I never heard about this?"

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It's easy to miss. This credit sits in a narrow corner of the tax code that most general accountants rarely touch.

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Large chains already use it. Many sophisticated restaurant organizations have built this into their tax strategy for years.

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Independent groups get overlooked. Regional and independent operators simply haven't had a specialist check whether they're taking advantage of it.

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Your CPA stays involved. Our attorneys specialize in this specific area of the tax code and work alongside your CPA, not around them.

II The Appetizer

How It Works

Four small bites, served in order — you'll only need a fork for the first one.

Bite 01

Reserve a Review

Tell us about your restaurant group. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing.

Bite 02

We Check the Kitchen

Our tax attorneys review four years of payroll and tip records for eligibility.

Bite 03

We Handle the Paperwork

We prepare everything — including what your CPA needs — start to finish.

Bite 04

Your Check Arrives

Refunds are commonly received in approximately 90 days.

Sommelier's Note

Since 1993, This Has Been Aging on the Shelf

1993

Congress creates the credit for FICA tax paid on employee tip income.

2000s

National chains quietly build the credit into standard tax planning.

Today

Most independent and regional groups have never had it reviewed.

Now

A specialist review takes a few minutes to schedule — and costs nothing.

III The Main Course

The Opportunity, Plated Simply

Three components on the plate — cash, time, and a clock that starts the day you order.

Recovered Cash

$100K+

Most restaurant groups we work with recover an average of $100,000 or more — money already paid, not a loan or a grant.

Time on Your Plate

Minutes

Our attorneys handle virtually all the paperwork, including everything your CPA needs to sign off.

From Filing to Check

~90 Days

Refunds are commonly received in approximately ninety days from filing.

The more staff you have, the bigger the check. And that's four years of tips — not just last year's.

— A Restaurant Owner

IV Chef's Recommendation

About Our Tax Attorney Team

Twenty-three years perfecting one very specific dish — payroll taxes paid on employee tips.

We're the 4th largest tax resolution firm in America, and we've spent over 26 years serving business owners like you. For the last 23 of those years, we've focused specifically on the Restaurant Refund Program. Our lead tax attorney is also a registered Enrolled Agent — licensed to practice in all 50 states and recognized directly by the IRS. After this many years, we've made the process seamless and simple — refunds are commonly received in approximately 90 days. We work alongside your CPA, never around them.

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The Kitchen's Credentials
Firm ranking4th largest tax resolution firm in the U.S.
Serving business owners26+ years
Focused on this program23 years
Lead attorney credentialEnrolled Agent, all 50 states
Out-of-pocket feesNone
Typical turnaroundApproximately 90 days
Table Service

Two Things You'll Actually Have to Do

Consider this the service style — quiet, attentive, and mostly out of your way.

Answer a few questions

About your locations, tipped staff, and payroll — nothing you don't already know.

Deposit the check

Put it toward expansion, a remodel, or simply better cash flow.

GUEST CHECK 4 YEARS OF TIPS RECOMMENDED TIP 18% · 20% · 25% TOTAL ................ $—
V Dessert

Restaurant Success Stories

A little something restaurant groups walked away with — served after the main course, not before.

Illustrative examples based on typical results for restaurant groups of similar size. Individual results vary by location count, staffing, and filing history.

$164,000

A 5-location regional group used its refund to fund a kitchen remodel across two locations.

Casual dining group · 5 locations
$212,000

A hospitality group applied its recovered cash toward opening a sixth location.

Full-service group · 6 locations
$98,000

A two-location bar and grill used the refund to rebuild working capital after a slow season.

Bar & grill · 2 locations
Ask Your Server

Before You Reserve a Table

Why haven't I heard about this?+

This credit lives in a narrow, specific part of the tax code. Most general accountants handle a wide range of issues and rarely specialize this deeply in restaurant payroll and tips.

Is this the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?+

No. This is a separate, long-standing credit tied to FICA taxes your restaurant already paid on employee tip income — established in 1993, unrelated to ERC.

Is this a loan?+

No. It's a refund of taxes your restaurant has already paid. There's nothing to repay.

Is this a grant?+

No. A grant comes from a new source of funds. This is money you're already owed, recovered through the tax code.

How much work is required from me?+

Very little. You answer a short set of questions about your locations and staff; our attorney team handles virtually all of the paperwork from there.

How long does it take?+

Refunds are commonly received in approximately ninety days after filing, though timing can vary.

How much can restaurants recover?+

It depends on your location count, tipped staff, and payroll history — most groups we work with recover an average of $100,000 or more, and many recover a million dollars or more. Larger groups with more tipped staff, across more locations, over four years of payroll tend to land at the higher end.

How do I know if we qualify?+

The fastest way to find out is a free Restaurant Refund Review. It takes a few minutes and there's no obligation.

VI The Check

Who's Picking Up
This Check?

It only takes a few minutes to find out whether your restaurant group may qualify. No out-of-pocket fees, ever.

Reserve Your Restaurant Refund Review

No out-of-pocket fees, ever. It only takes a few minutes.

Most groups recover an average of $100,000 or more.
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