The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Tax Changes for Businesses and Individuals
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), which introduces significant tax reforms aimed at supporting small businesses and working families. This article aims to highlight and summarize the key components of the law with an included summary table at the bottom of […]
De Minimis Thresholds and Accounting for Direct-to-Consumer Restaurant Sales
When Your Hot Sauce Goes Global Let’s say your signature habanero-lime hot sauce becomes a cult favorite on TikTok. Orders start pouring in—from Chicago to Toronto to Tokyo. It’s exciting. It’s chaotic. And then your accountant calls. “Hey… do you know if your DTC shipments are hitting the de minimis threshold for Canada?” You pause. […]
First Sale Rule Application for E-Commerce: A Hidden Tax Strategy Worth Knowing
What’s the Deal with the First Sale Rule? Let’s say you run a growing restaurant brand with a side hustle in retail—maybe some sauces or branded merch that you’re sourcing from overseas. You’ve got a manufacturer in Vietnam, a middleman in Hong Kong, and your goods land in California. Ever wonder how U.S. Customs figures […]
Tariff Classification Strategies to Minimize Costs for E-Commerce Sellers in Food & Beverage
Importing Ingredients or Overpaying on Taxes? Let’s Talk Tariff Classifications If you’re a restaurant owner dipping into e-commerce—maybe selling your signature sauces, packaged snacks, or imported specialty goods—tariffs can sneak up and quietly eat into your margins.Not because you’re reckless, but because classifying imported goods correctly is a minefield. The wrong code? You could be […]
Digital Product Sales Tax Treatment and Accounting Methods for Restaurants
Are You Selling Recipes, E-Gift Cards, or Cooking Classes? Let’s Talk Taxes You know what’s funny? Most restaurant owners don’t think of themselves as digital product sellers. But the moment you start offering downloadable recipes, e-gift cards, or access to online cooking demos—bam, welcome to the world of digital commerce. And it comes with a […]
Subscription-Based Revenue Recognition for E-Commerce Businesses: What You Need to Know
The Recurring Revenue Puzzle: Why It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds Picture this: You’re a business owner, maybe even dabbling in both food delivery subscriptions and e-commerce merchandise. You’ve just rolled out a monthly subscription box — say, a curated wine-and-cheese pairing for your most loyal customers. Orders roll in. Money hits your account. […]
Amazon FBA Inventory Accounting and Tax Implications for Restaurant Owners
So, You’re a Restaurant Owner with an Online Side Hustle? Let’s not pretend this isn’t happening: the food business has always been tough, but post-pandemic? Even tougher. So what do smart restaurant owners do? They look for new revenue streams. Maybe you’ve started bottling that killer hot sauce or dry rub and tossing it up […]
Navigating International VAT: A Guide for Small Restaurant E-commerce
Why VAT Even Matters for Small Restaurant Shops Here’s the thing: as soon as you start accepting international orders—whether for physical products or digital goods—you’re no longer playing just in your backyard. Different countries have different tax rules, and many of them care deeply about collecting VAT from businesses that sell into their regions. That […]
E-commerce Platform Fee Accounting and Tax Optimization for Restaurant Owners
How E-commerce Platform Fee Accounting and Tax Optimization Can Save Your Restaurant More Than You Think You know what? Running a restaurant today feels a bit like navigating a jungle with a blindfold on. Between supplier payments, health department regulations, payroll, and a dozen other worries, you’re probably thinking, “Who’s got time to dig into […]
Why Restaurant Owners Should Care About Accounting Methods in E-Commerce Drop Shipping
So You’re Selling More Than Just Plates—Let’s Talk Numbers Running a restaurant already means juggling inventory, payroll, vendors, and the health inspector. But lately, more owners are looking beyond the dining room—and into e-commerce. Selling bottled sauces, spice blends, merch, or meal kits through drop shipping platforms can open new revenue streams without cramming your […]
