The FICA Tip Credit puts thousands back in the pockets of restaurant, bar, and hospitality owners — retroactively. Most CPAs miss it. We specialize in it.
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A little-known IRS provision that could put $50,000–$250,000+ back in your pocket.
Under Section 45B of the Internal Revenue Code, businesses that employ tipped workers are entitled to a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on the employer portion of FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) paid on tips that exceed the federal minimum wage. This is not a deduction — it's a credit that comes directly off what you owe.
The credit has been available since 1993, yet the vast majority of restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses have never claimed it. Why? Because it requires a specialized, employee-by-employee calculation that most general-practice CPAs don't perform. It's not that your CPA is doing anything wrong — this credit simply falls outside the scope of a standard tax return.
The good news: you can file amended returns for the past three tax years and claim the credit retroactively. That means even if you've never heard of the FICA Tip Credit before today, you could be sitting on a six-figure refund from the IRS right now.
A tax credit is not a deduction. A $50,000 credit = $50,000 directly off your tax bill — or a $50,000 check from the IRS.
If you operate a hospitality business with tipped employees, chances are you qualify.
Full-service, fast-casual, and fine dining establishments with tipped waitstaff.
Any establishment where bartenders and servers earn tips on beverage service.
Hospitality operations with tipped bellhops, valets, room service, and concierge staff.
Event catering and banquet services where staff receive tips or service charges.
Cafes and coffee shops where baristas receive tips on counter or table service.
Salons, spas, food trucks, country clubs — any business with tipped employees.
From assessment to refund in four simple steps. We handle the heavy lifting.
Answer a few quick questions to confirm your eligibility. Takes about 60 seconds.
Our specialized CPA team calculates your credit and prepares your amended returns.
We file your amended returns and manage all communication with the IRS on your behalf.
The IRS sends your refund check directly to you. Typical timeline: 16–24 weeks.
We do one thing, and we do it better than anyone.
Unlike general-practice CPAs, the FICA Tip Credit is all we do. Our team has processed over $1 billion in credits and knows exactly how to maximize your refund.
Our employee-by-employee calculation methodology ensures you claim every dollar you're entitled to — often 3–5x what a general CPA would find.
We operate on a contingency basis. You pay nothing until you receive your refund from the IRS. No refund, no fee — that's our guarantee.
Our streamlined process means your amended returns are typically filed within 2–4 weeks. Most clients receive their IRS refund in 16–24 weeks.
These are actual refund checks received by our clients. Your results may vary based on your business size, employee count, and tip volume.
"We had no idea this credit existed. Our CPA of 15 years never mentioned it. The team handled everything and we got a check from the IRS in about 5 months."
"I was skeptical at first — it sounded too good to be true. But there was no upfront cost so I figured why not. Glad I did. That refund went straight into renovating our bar."
"The process was incredibly smooth. I uploaded a few documents, and they took care of the rest. The IRS sent the check directly to us. Easiest money I've ever recovered."
Everything you need to know about the FICA Tip Credit.
It takes 60 seconds and costs nothing. Most restaurant owners qualify for $50K–$250K+.
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