Manager of Tax Compliance
Brian Smith is the Manager of Tax Compliance at Back Office, where he oversees sales and payroll tax compliance, researches regulatory changes, and manages tax system updates and audits. He has been with the company for 15 years, growing from payroll data entry and accounting roles into tax leadership.
Calculating restaurant tax in California isn’t as simple as applying a flat rate across every item. Between differing rules for prepared versus non-prepared food, varying local tax rates, and multiple ...
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In a busy restaurant, it’s easy for small issues to hide in plain sight. A few inventory items missing here and a few dollars in extra vendor charges there may ...
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Understanding Restaurant Tax Obligations The months leading up to tax season can be a stressful time for restaurant owners. In addition to managing PTO requests and hosting parties and houseguests ...
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Seattle’s restaurant industry is poised for a seismic shift in 2025 as small businesses brace for a significant wage increase. On January 1, 2025, the city’s minimum wage will rise ...
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New legislation can bring both challenges and opportunities. One such example is California’s “Honest Pricing Law” (SB 478), which went into effect on July 1, 2024. The law affects a ...
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Labor costs represent a significant portion of a restaurant’s expenses, so efficient management of server minimum wage and tipped wages is paramount. Operators must handle tipped wages precisely to maintain ...
Brian Smith