Restaurant Payrolls involve unique characteristics which are often complicated and confusing.  At HR Fusion, we understand the needs of restaurant owners – and we understand the complicated characteristics that come along with restaurant payroll.  Having this knowledge is what makes HR Fusion the Restaurant Payroll Expert for the Gulf Coast Area.

Our advanced payroll system is capable of handling the complex needs of restaurants!

We offer the following at no additional charge:

• Department/Location Customization – Allows for more accurate expense allocation while also providing you with  useful reports
• Multiple Pay Rate Customization –  A necessity when employees work in multiple departments and locations and are paid different wages for different jobs.    
• Customized Tip Reporting – provides you with the option to track cash and credit card tips separately

We have also created a customized program that eases the employer’s burden of the complex issues listed below. 

FICA Tip Credit Report

Businesses who employ tipped workers may be eligible for the FICA Tip Tax Credit when they file their tax return.  This credit directly reduces the Federal Income Tax by the amount of FICA taxes that the employer paid on the employees’ tips throughout the year, rather than deducting the amount as payroll expense.  HR Fusion will keep up with the payroll data needed to calculate this credit and send you a report at year end.  It’s that easy.  We also have a CPA on staff that can assist in filing the necessary Form 8846 with the IRS to claim the credit. 

Consult your account or ours, to determine if you are eligible for the credit, and if the credit would be beneficial to your business.  You can also find more information on this credit (IRC 45 B) by visiting the IRS website.

Uncollected Tax Report

It is not uncommon for restaurant employees to receive zero checks .  Check out our Article for a better understanding. At the end of the year, some tipped employees can end up owing large amounts to the IRS and the state.  We know that nobody wants to be surprised by what they owe.  Throughout the year, we keep up with how much each employee has paid in employment taxes, and how much is uncollected because of shortfalls in their pay checks.   We can distribute these reports on a quarterly basis, so that the employer and employees are aware of how much tax money the employees still owe.  This report is also helpful in assisting the employees with estimated tax payments.  HR Fusion also provides Estimated Payment assistance to these employees on our website.

Minimum Wage Shortfall 

For restaurants covered by Federal Minimum Wage Laws:  If a tipped employees’ hourly wages + tips do not meet the federal minimum wage requirements, the employer is required to make up the difference [when certain requirements are met]. We make sure that our applicable clients are in compliance with these regulations.  Quarterly Reports are distributed to make certain the employer is aware of any shortfalls.  You can find more information from the US Department of Labor here. (Note: Some state laws may differ from the federal laws regarding minimum wage.  You should research the laws specific to your state)