Explainer videos

Watch our explanation videos

Short videos — about 70 seconds each — explaining the IRS FICA tip credit for different kinds of tipped businesses. If your staff earns tips, one of these is about you.

Fine dining restaurants

For fine dining rooms with tipped servers, sommeliers and bar staff — where the credit on reported tips adds up fast.≈70 sec

Bars & pubs

For bars with bartenders and tipped staff — the credit most bar owners never hear about.≈70 sec

Country clubs

For country clubs with tipped servers across dining rooms, bars and banquets.≈70 sec

Countryside restaurants

For countryside restaurants with tipped servers — the same federal credit, wherever you operate.≈70 sec

Pizzerias

For pizzerias with tipped servers, counter staff and delivery drivers — the credit on reported tips adds up fast.≈70 sec

Mexican restaurants

For Mexican restaurants with tipped servers and bartenders — find out what your restaurant is owed.≈70 sec

Italian restaurants

For Italian restaurants with tipped servers — the credit most owners never hear about.≈70 sec

Asian restaurants

For Asian restaurants with tipped staff — from sushi bars to noodle houses, the credit applies.≈70 sec

Seafood restaurants

For seafood restaurants with tipped servers and raw-bar staff — find out what your restaurant is owed.≈70 sec

Steakhouses

For steakhouses with tipped servers and sommeliers — where the credit on reported tips adds up fast.≈70 sec

Breakfast & brunch spots

For breakfast and brunch spots with tipped servers — the same federal credit, morning rush included.≈70 sec

Breweries & taprooms

For breweries and taprooms with tipped beertenders — find out what your brewery is owed.≈70 sec

Nightclubs

For nightclubs with tipped bartenders and bottle service — find out what your club is owed.≈70 sec

Hotel restaurants

For hotel restaurants with tipped servers across outlets, bars and room service.≈70 sec

Catering halls & companies

For catering halls and companies with tipped event staff — find out what your business is owed.≈70 sec

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