Checkmate Strategies

Bill signing ceremony with Governor Jeffrey M Landry on SB 404, a measure that regulates vision plans.

Kudos to Senator Patrick McMath for shepherding this bill through the legislative process. I'm certain this will become a model bill for the nation.

Supported by the optometrists and the opthalmologists, on behalf of our patients

Sine die- the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature had their final adjournment before
6 pm this evening.

Thanks to all the legislators, the dedicated legislative staff and fellow Lobbyists for working with Checkmate Strategies on a number of important public policy issues.

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February 1st marked the 31st anniversary of my lobbying and association management firm Checkmate Strategies. I have had the great honor and privilege of representing great clients and public policy issues during the course of three decades! I have passed and defeated hundreds of bills.

Being an effective advocate requires integrity, a keen understanding and knowledge of the subject matter, perseverance, tenacity, great discernment and humility.

I am blessed beyond measure to have such wonderful mentors who have taken the time and interest to help me attain my potential. Im not done yet. I continue to live by this credo- thought by thought, we are co- creating our intention.

Im trying to get the word out to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, night clubs, hotels and motels about the F**a Tip refund. I hate to see businesses miss out on a tax refund that is due to them.

There is an IRS tax refund available for hospitality industry businesses who pay the F**A taxes on tips. This refund can be claimed for 2022, 2023 and 2024. However, the final deadline to file a claim for 2022 is December 31, 2025.
The IRS only allows businesses to go back three years to file for eligible refunds or tax credits.

To start the process of claiming Tip Tax tax refund visit

tiptaxusa.com

When you visit the website you can submit a few details for the CPAs and within 7-10 business days, you will receive a free assessment as to whether your business is eligible for the F**A tip Credit refund, how much of a refund you can expect to receive from the IRS and what it will cost for the CPAs to file the refund on your behalf.

Depending on the amount of the tax tip that you paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the F**A Tax Tip refund can be significant.

For more information, contact Cindy Bishop at 225 933 5435 or via email
[email protected]

Tip Tax Usa - Helping to Recover F**A Tip Credits for Restaurants & Bars Your Partner in Recovering F**A Tip Credits for small businesses Recover and maximize your F**A tip tax credits with our specialized service for restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses employing tipped staff.