Check Your Eligibility for a FICA Tax Refund

Answer 7 quick questions to see if your business may qualify, and get an estimated refund amount if it does.

It takes less than 3 minutes!

What Kind of Business Do You Own or Operate?

This helps us determine whether your business may be eligible. We’ll only ask what’s necessary to check eligibility & estimate your potential refund.

(Question 1 of 7)

How Many Locations Does Your Business Operate?

This helps us understand the scale of your business.

(Question 2 of 7)

2 - 5

6 - 10

11+

About How Much Does Your Business Do in Revenue Per Year?

This helps us give you a more accurate estimate of what may be available.

(Question 3 of 7)

About How Many Tipped Employees Do You Have?

Please include all employees that receive customary tips. If you are unsure, select the closest estimate.

(Question 4 of 7)

Do Customers Pay Tips Voluntarily?

Only voluntary tips are eligible for this credit. Service charges and auto-gratuities do not qualify.

(Question 5 of 7)

Tips are always voluntary

Tips are always added as a mandatory service charge

Tips are sometimes voluntary, and sometimes mandatory

How Long Has This Business Been Operating?

Businesses that have been operating longer may be eligible to recover more.

(Question 6 of 7)

We haven't launched yet

Less than 1 year

2 Years

Over 3 years

Have You Filed Federeal Tax Returns for This Business Within the Past 3 Years?

The IRS allows recovery for the last three years of eligible FICA Tip taxes.

(Question 7 of 7)

Yes

You Likely Qualify, but Tax Filing Is Required First.

Businesses that haven’t filed recent tax returns may still be eligible for this refund. However, back taxes need to be filed before a refund can be calculated or claimed. The short video below explains how you can still qualify for this refund and what to do next.

Your Eligibility Results & Refund Estimate Are Ready

We’ll show your eligibility status and any available refund estimate on the next page, and send you a copy by text and email for your records.

First Name

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Last Name

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Please enter your business name.

Email Address

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Phone number

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By submitting this form, you consent to receive email & SMS messages from PureGood Partners regarding your business's eligibility for our services and the status of your FICA Tip Credit qualification. You understand that you may receive automated updates and support messages. Msg & data rates may apply. By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms. Reply STOP to opt out.

Congratulations, Your Business Appears to Be Eligible!

The next few optional questions help us estimate a potential refund range. If you're unsure, you can skip them — we’ll still confirm your eligibility and calculate the exact amount later.

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Create Your Tip Refund Account to Continue

To move forward, we’ll create a secure login so you can track your refund status. You’ll be redirected to the account setup page next, where you’ll create a password.

First Name

Please specify an answer

Last Name

Please specify an answer

Please enter your business name.

Email Address

Please enter a valid email address

Phone number

Please enter a valid phone number

By submitting this form, you consent to receive email & SMS messages from PureGood Partners regarding your business's eligibility for our services and the status of your FICA Tip Credit qualification. You understand that you may receive automated updates and support messages. Msg & data rates may apply. By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms. Reply STOP to opt out.

About How Much Did Your Business Report in Tips Last Year?

Use the amount from the most recent year you filed taxes to estimate your potential refund. If you’re not sure, we’ll calculate it during payroll review.

Total Reported Tips

Please specify an answer

On Average, What Hourly Cash Wage Do You Pay Tipped Employees?

This is the amount you pay employess before they earn tips.

Under $3/hour

$3 - $5/hour

$5 - $7/hour

$7+/hour

On Average, How Many Hours Per Week Does a Tipped Employee Work?

An estimate is perfectly fine here.

Under 20 hours

20 - 30 hours

30 - 40 hours

40+ hours

Your Refund Estimate is Ready!

We’ll show your estimated refund amount on the next page and send you a copy by email & text for your records.

First Name

Please specify an answer

Last Name

Please specify an answer

Please enter your business name.

Email Address

Please enter a valid email address

Phone number

Please enter a valid phone number

By submitting this form, you consent to receive email & SMS messages from PureGood Partners regarding your business's eligibility for our services and the status of your FICA Tip Credit qualification. You understand that you may receive automated updates and support messages. Msg & data rates may apply. By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms. Reply STOP to opt out.

We’ll Calculate Your Exact Refund During Payroll Review.

Since the details needed for an estimate weren’t available, we’ll calculate your exact refund once we review your payroll records. This ensures accuracy and maximizes what you can claim. To continue, create a secure login to track your refund status and create a password on the next page.

First Name

Please specify an answer

Last Name

Please specify an answer

Please enter your business name.

Email Address

Please enter a valid email address

Phone number

Please enter a valid phone number

By submitting this form, you consent to receive email & SMS messages from PureGood Partners regarding your business's eligibility for our services and the status of your FICA Tip Credit qualification. You understand that you may receive automated updates and support messages. Msg & data rates may apply. By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms. Reply STOP to opt out.

Calculating Potential Refund…

Please wait while we evaluate your answers using IRS Section 45B guidelines.

This Refund Isn’t a Fit for Your Business, But You Still Have Options.

Here’s why this refund didn’t apply — and what many @hf-business-type like yours focus on instead to improve cash flow and put more money back into their business.

Your Estimated Refund

This is a conservative estimate based on your answers and all eligible years. Estimates are for informational purposes and do not constitute tax advice. We will confirm the exact amount during payroll review.

$min((max(0, @total-reported-tips - max(0, (@hf-tipped-employees * @hf-weekly-hours * 52) * (5.15 - @hf-cash-wage))) * 0.0765 * min(3, @hf-time-in-business)) * 0.85, @total-reported-tips * 0.0765 * min(3, @hf-time-in-business)) — $min((max(0, @total-reported-tips - max(0, (@hf-tipped-employees * @hf-weekly-hours * 52) * (5.15 - @hf-cash-wage))) * 0.0765 * min(3, @hf-time-in-business)) * 1.15, @total-reported-tips * 0.0765 * min(3, @hf-time-in-business))

Next Steps to Claim Your Refund

How was this estimate calculated?

We used the answers you provided to estimate how much of your reported tips may qualify for the IRS credit.

First, we start with the total tips you said your business reported for the most recent year.

Next, we estimate how many hours tipped employees worked and how much you paid them in hourly wages. The IRS requires this step to make sure tips are only credited above a set minimum wage level.

Then, using the IRS rules, we calculate the portion of tips that qualify for the credit and apply the IRS credit rate. Finally, we include all eligible years based on how long you’ve been in business.

The final number is an estimate that follows the IRS formula, using your answers and reasonable averages where ranges were selected.

Why is this an estimate and not an exact number?

This is not an exact number because some of the information you provided is based on estimates or ranges, not payroll records.

For example, we used averages for things like:

• How many tipped employees you have

• How many hours they work

• How much you pay in hourly wages

The IRS requires exact payroll data to calculate the final credit. During the full review, we use your actual payroll and tax records to calculate the precise amount you qualify for.

This estimate is meant to give you a realistic preview, not a final number. Your actual refund may be higher or lower once everything is reviewed.

Why does this assume multiple years?

The IRS allows eligible businesses to claim the credit for up to three years, depending on how long they’ve been in business. This estimate includes all eligible years.

What happens next?

We’ll review your payroll records and calculate your exact refund before moving forward.

Who handles the refund process?

We connect you with vetted Tip Tax Refund specialists within our PureGood Partner Network who specialize in the FICA Tip Tax refund process. You’ll work directly with one of these partners to complete the review and claim your refund. We stay involved throughout the process, then move on to the next step — helping you protect cash flow by keeping more of your monthly revenue and gaining access to restaurant-friendly funding.

Check Your Eligibility for a FICA Tax Refund

Answer 7 quick questions to see if your business may qualify, and get an estimated refund amount if it does.

It takes less than 3 minutes!

What Kind of Business Do You Own or Operate?

This helps us determine whether your business may be eligible. We’ll only ask what’s necessary to check eligibility & estimate your potential refund.

(Question 1 of 7)

How Many Locations Does Your Business Operate?

This helps us understand the scale of your business.

(Question 2 of 7)

About How Much Does Your Business Do in Revenue Per Year?

This helps us give you a more accurate estimate of what may be available.

(Question 3 of 7)

About How Many Tipped Employees Do You Have?

Please include all employees that receive customary tips. If you are unsure, select the closest estimate.

(Question 4 of 7)

Do Customers Pay Tips Voluntarily?

Only voluntary tips are eligible for this credit. Service charges and auto-gratuities do not qualify.

(Question 5 of 7)

How Long Has This Business Been Operating?

Businesses that have been operating longer may be eligible to recover more.

(Question 6 of 7)

Have You Filed Federeal Tax Returns for This Business Within the Past 3 Years?

The IRS allows recovery for the last three years of eligible FICA Tip taxes.

(Question 7 of 7)

You Likely Qualify, but Tax Filing Is Required First.

Businesses that haven’t filed recent tax returns may still be eligible for this refund. However, back taxes need to be filed before a refund can be calculated or claimed. The short video below explains how you can still qualify for this refund and what to do next.

Your Eligibility Results & Refund Estimate Are Ready

We’ll show your eligibility status and any available refund estimate on the next page, and send you a copy by text and email for your records.

Congratulations, Your Business Appears to Be Eligible!

The next few optional questions help us estimate a potential refund range. If you're unsure, you can skip them — we’ll still confirm your eligibility and calculate the exact amount later.

Create Your Tip Refund Account to Continue

To move forward, we’ll create a secure login so you can track your refund status. You’ll be redirected to the account setup page next, where you’ll create a password.

About How Much Did Your Business Report in Tips Last Year?

Use the amount from the most recent year you filed taxes to estimate your potential refund. If you’re not sure, we’ll calculate it during payroll review.

On Average, What Hourly Cash Wage Do You Pay Tipped Employees?

This is the amount you pay employess before they earn tips.

On Average, How Many Hours Per Week Does a Tipped Employee Work?

An estimate is perfectly fine here.

Your Refund Estimate is Ready!

We’ll show your estimated refund amount on the next page and send you a copy by email & text for your records.

We’ll Calculate Your Exact Refund During Payroll Review.

Since the details needed for an estimate weren’t available, we’ll calculate your exact refund once we review your payroll records. This ensures accuracy and maximizes what you can claim. To continue, create a secure login to track your refund status and create a password on the next page.

Calculating Potential Refund…

Please wait while we evaluate your answers using IRS Section 45B guidelines.

This Refund Isn’t a Fit for Your Business, But You Still Have Options.

Here’s why this refund didn’t apply — and what many @hf-business-type like yours focus on instead to improve cash flow and put more money back into their business.

Your Estimated Refund

This is a conservative estimate based on your answers and all eligible years. Estimates are for informational purposes and do not constitute tax advice. We will confirm the exact amount during payroll review.

Next Steps to Claim Your Refund

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