From a tax perspective, is it more beneficial for restaurants and bars in New York City to set up their tax structure as a partnership or an S-corporation? Restaurateurs have received mixed messages from their CPAs over the years, especially after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction,
Tenant improvement allowances (frequently referred to as “TI”), are an enticing and common incentive that many restaurateurs and landlords incorporate in their lease agreement because it’s a win-win for both parties. The landlord gets the benefit of someone building out their space and committing to rent it, which will in turn attract future tenants and
Restaurants may legally organize in several different forms. Most people are familiar with the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Corporation, all legal classifications. It’s commonly misunderstood that the legal classification is automatically the tax classification, but that’s not quite true. This blog will NOT address the ideal legal entity type for restaurants; you should discuss
The 2023 tax season is here! It looks less complicated that the last two years, but there are still plenty of advantageous strategies and incentives to implement. In collaboration with TouchBistro, our very own Raffi Yousefian, CPA presents The 2023 Guide to Filing Restaurant Taxes: Tips and Advice to break it all down. You’ll also
In the first few weeks of January, we get many questions about why we’re requesting W-9s for so many vendors. We hear a lot of “we don’t have any contractors, so we don’t need to file 1099s” but that’s not actually true. In this article, we explain who should receive a 1099, and why we
If you take out a business loan, is the interest expense that you paid on that loan deductible on your taxes? The short answer is “it depends.” Tax deductibility of interest expense depends not on the type loan, but on how the loan is used. Debt financing that is used for business purposes – that
Service charges are in the headlines more than ever. Many restaurant owners are rethinking their wage model to maintain a competitive advantage during a labor revolution. In this article, I will discuss: Changing wage models The differences between a tip and a service charge Sales tax on service charges Payroll taxes for tips and services
Restaurant accounting and tax specialists have navigated many operators through millions of dollars from COVID Relief, and helped many restaurants become cash-flow-positive even throughout the pandemic. When tax time comes around, working with a seasoned accounting team like the Fork CPAs helps keep the momentum, and ensures the filing process is as pain-free as possible.
While states are opening throughout the country, the current job market for restaurant owners has been challenging as potential employees are hesitant in the rapidly changing environment. Restaurants can benefit significantly from taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) which encourages restaurants to expand their hiring pool. Eligibility for the WOTC The WOTC