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Who We HelpBookkeeping for Cafes
& Coffee Shops
Cafes have a unique mix of food, beverage, and retail revenue — plus barista labor, tip reporting, and often a high volume of small transactions. Clean books require systems built for how cafes actually operate.
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The Specific Challenges We Solve
Product vs. Service Revenue Mix
Beverages, food items, packaged goods, and retail merch have different COGS structures and different Florida sales tax treatment. We set up your chart of accounts to capture each correctly so your margin analysis is meaningful.
Tip Reporting for Baristas
Counter-service tip jars and app-based tipping (Square, Toast, Clover) create payroll obligations around tip reporting and FICA that most small cafes handle incorrectly. We reconcile tip income and ensure your payroll is compliant.
Wholesale Coffee Sales
Cafes that supply beans or baked goods to other businesses have a separate revenue stream with different margins and payment cycles. We track wholesale separately from retail so you understand each channel's contribution.
A Bookkeeper Who's Also a Federally authorized Enrolled Agent
Most bookkeepers categorize transactions and hand you a report. Simple Books Now does that — and our Licensed EA can also represent you before the IRS, file your business and personal tax returns, and advise on tax strategy year-round. One firm. No referrals. No gaps.
Ready to Get Your Books in Order?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. She knows the numbers for your type of business and will give you a clear picture of what we can do.
Book a Free ConsultationNo obligation · Flat monthly rates · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent