Betz & Baril
FICA Tip Tax Credit - Eligibility Review Process410 N Cedar Bluff Rd, Suite 101 Knoxville, TN 37923
Restaurants are Missing Refunds of
≈ $10,000–$100,000+
Estimate your potential refund in 30 seconds. No upfront fees.
If you have W-2 tipped employees, you may qualify for the refund. We help you determine this.
Estimates are not tax advice. Final eligibility and amounts require payroll and tax return review.
Quick Snapshot
What it is - Income Tax Credit
Form : 8846 → 3800
Rate used : 7.65% employer FICA
Time to estimate : ~30 seconds
Estimate your Refund
Don’t know tip totals? No problem. Use annual sales for a fast estimate.
How the Estimate Works
We use a simple method that works well for cold outreach. Your specialist will confirm the real number during the review.
Method A - Sales × 15% × 7.65%
Method B - Tips × 7.65%
Example
$100,000 in reported tips → employer FICA ≈ $7,650 → potential credit ≈ $7,650
Note: mandatory service charges/auto-gratuity are treated differently than voluntary tips. We’ll separate that during review.
It takes 2 minutes to find out if you’re missing this credit.
Get a free eligibility review — no upfront fees.
How it Works
Simple process. No long forms. No sensitive info up front.
1) Quick estimate
Use sales or tip totals to estimate your potential credit.
2) Free review
We verify eligibility and whether Form 8846 was already filed.
3) File & recover
If eligible and you choose to proceed, we handle documentation and filing.
FAQ
Short answers to the questions owners ask most.
Is this a payroll tax refund?
No. It’s an income tax credit claimed on the business return (Form 8846 → Form 3800).
What businesses qualify?
Typically restaurants and food/beverage businesses with W-2 tipped employees. We confirm during review.
Do automatic gratuities/service charges count?
Mandatory charges are generally treated differently than voluntary tips. We’ll separate and confirm during review.
What does it cost?
The eligibility review is free. If you proceed, fees are explained in writing before anything is filed.
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