🍽️ Industry Expertise — Restaurants

Tax Services Built for
Restaurant Owners

From food trucks to full-service restaurants — expert tax preparation, bookkeeping, and IRS representation crafted for the foodservice industry in Queens, NYC and beyond.

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Restaurant tax services — Arrieta Tax
Restaurant Tax Specialists

Tax expertise built for the restaurant world

Restaurant owners face unique challenges: thin margins, tip reporting, seasonal cash flow, food and beverage cost tracking, and multi-employee payroll. Since 2005 we have helped food truck operators, diners, and full-service restaurants pay less in taxes and stay compliant — with bilingual support, fully online service, and a maximum refund guarantee.

  • Expert tip income reporting (Form 8027, FICA Tip Credit)
  • Food & beverage cost deductions maximized
  • Payroll, sales tax compliance & bookkeeping
  • Bilingual support in English and Spanish
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What We Handle

Tax Services for Restaurants

Solo food truck or multi-location restaurant group — we cover every tax scenario unique to the foodservice industry.

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Tip Income & FICA Tip Credit
We accurately report employee tip income and claim the FICA Tip Credit (Form 8846), giving your restaurant a dollar-for-dollar credit against taxes paid on reported tips.
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Food & Beverage Cost Deductions
We document and maximize every deductible cost — ingredients, supplies, uniforms, kitchen equipment, and more — to reduce your taxable income as far as the law allows.
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Payroll & Sales Tax Compliance
From weekly payroll runs to quarterly sales tax filings, we keep your restaurant in full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Bookkeeping & P&L Statements
Monthly bookkeeping tailored to restaurants: cost-of-goods-sold tracking, labor cost analysis, and clear profit & loss statements so you always know your margins.
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Entity Structure Optimization
We analyze whether an LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship best fits your restaurant to minimize self-employment taxes and protect your personal assets.
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IRS Representation & Audits
If the IRS contacts you about unreported tip income or cash sales, our team handles the response, representation, and resolution — so you can focus on your kitchen.
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Tip Income & FICA Tip Credit
We accurately report employee tip income and claim the FICA Tip Credit (Form 8846), giving your restaurant a dollar-for-dollar credit against taxes paid on reported tips.
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Food & Beverage Cost Deductions
We document and maximize every deductible cost — ingredients, supplies, uniforms, kitchen equipment, and more — to reduce your taxable income.
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Payroll & Sales Tax Compliance
From weekly payroll runs to quarterly sales tax filings, we keep your restaurant in full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
📊
Bookkeeping & P&L Statements
Monthly bookkeeping tailored to restaurants: cost-of-goods-sold tracking, labor cost analysis, and clear profit & loss statements so you always know your margins.
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Entity Structure Optimization
We analyze whether an LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship best fits your restaurant to minimize self-employment taxes and protect your personal assets.
🛡️
IRS Representation & Audits
If the IRS contacts you about unreported tip income or cash sales, our team handles the response, representation, and resolution — so you can focus on your kitchen.
Who We Serve

Solutions for Every Type
of Food Business

From the solo food truck operator to the multi-location restaurant group — deep expertise in your segment.

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Food Trucks & Carts

Mobile food operators with cash sales, vehicle deductions, and permit expenses that need careful tracking and reporting.

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Pizzerias & Fast Casual

High-volume quick-service restaurants managing food costs, delivery platform commissions, and multiple employees.

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Full-Service Restaurants

Sit-down restaurants with servers, complex tip reporting, liquor licenses, and substantial equipment depreciation.

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Cafés & Bakeries

Coffee shops and bakeries with inventory management, part-time staff payroll, and equipment investment cycles.

Why Choose Us

We Speak Restaurant

Hundreds of restaurant clients trust us. We know the IRS rules, tip credits, and cash-business nuances that generic preparers miss.

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Deep Industry Knowledge

We understand tip allocation, FICA credits, food cost ratios, and the cash-intensive nature of restaurant operations.

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Year-Round Support

Tax season doesn't define us — we're available for payroll questions, sales tax filings, and strategic planning any time of year.

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Bilingual Team

Full service in English and Spanish so communication with your accountant is always clear and direct.

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Maximum Refund Guarantee

We review every line of your return to ensure no restaurant deduction or tip credit is missed.

Restaurant clients — Arrieta Tax
What They Say

Restaurant Clients
Speak for Us

Restaurant owners and food business operators who trust Arrieta Tax year after year.

★★★★★

"Arrieta Tax found tip credits I had never claimed before. Saved me thousands. The whole process was online and super easy — I didn't have to close my restaurant for a single meeting."

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José Martínez
Owner, La Cocina de José, Queens
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"They handle my food truck taxes and payroll. Always on time, bilingual, and they know exactly what a cash business needs to stay compliant."

AP
Ana Pereira
Owner, Sabor Latino Food Truck, NYC
★★★★★

"Our pizzeria has 12 employees and Arrieta Tax keeps our payroll and taxes completely organized. I have total peace of mind every quarter."

RG
Roberto García
Co-Owner, Bronx Slice LLC
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions
for Restaurant Owners

We answer the most frequent questions from restaurant owners and food operators.

The FICA Tip Credit (Form 8846) allows restaurant employers to claim a credit for the employer share of FICA taxes paid on employee tips above the federal minimum wage. This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit — one of the most valuable tax benefits available to food service businesses. Arrieta Tax identifies and maximizes this credit for every eligible restaurant client.

Accurate daily cash reconciliation and tip logs are essential. Restaurants with 10+ employees must file Form 8027 annually to report gross receipts and tips. Unreported cash income is a top IRS audit trigger for restaurants. We help you set up proper recordkeeping systems and file all required forms to keep you fully compliant.

Restaurants can deduct food and beverage costs, kitchen equipment (including Section 179 accelerated depreciation), uniforms, rent, utilities, advertising, delivery platform commissions, insurance, licenses, payroll, and more. Business meals with clients are 50% deductible. We review every available deduction to minimize your tax liability.

Yes. If your restaurant operates as a sole proprietorship, LLC, or S-Corp and generates profit, you must make quarterly estimated tax payments (April, June, September, January) to avoid IRS underpayment penalties. We calculate your estimated payments and remind you of every deadline throughout the year.

It depends on your net profit. For restaurants earning above ~$40,000/year in net income, an S-Corp election can significantly reduce self-employment taxes by splitting income between a reasonable salary and distributions. We analyze your specific situation and recommend the most tax-efficient structure for your business stage.

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