Former Restaurant Employees Receive W-2s After Calling KENS 5

Tommy John's Tailgate closed last year, leaving workers without crucial tax documents.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:04pm

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After the closure of San Antonio restaurant Tommy John's Tailgate, several former employees were unable to obtain their W-2 tax forms needed to file their taxes. One employee, Catherine Cervantes, reached out to KENS 5 for help, and the news station was able to contact the company's registered agent, who then promptly provided the missing W-2 forms to Cervantes and other affected workers.

Why it matters

The inability to access W-2 forms can create significant difficulties for workers when filing their taxes, potentially delaying refunds or resulting in penalties. This story highlights the challenges faced by employees when a business abruptly closes, and the importance of companies ensuring a smooth transition for workers, even after a shutdown.

The details

Catherine Cervantes worked at Tommy John's Tailgate for several months in 2025 before the restaurant closed. When the W-2 forms were not available by the end of January, Cervantes and other former employees began reaching out to the company, but were unable to get a response. Cervantes eventually called KENS 5, who then contacted the company's registered agent, attorney Thomas Kherkher. Kherkher acknowledged the issue and said the W-2 forms were being manually prepared and distributed, with Cervantes receiving hers within 20 minutes of KENS 5's outreach.

  • Tommy John's Tailgate closed in 2025.
  • W-2 forms were due by January 31, 2026.
  • Cervantes called KENS 5 in late March 2026.
  • KENS 5 contacted the company on Monday, April 8, 2026.
  • All remaining W-2 forms were expected to be sent out by the end of Monday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Catherine Cervantes

A former employee of Tommy John's Tailgate who was unable to obtain her W-2 form after the restaurant closed.

Thomas Kherkher

The registered agent for Vision Management Texas LLC, the parent company of Tommy John's Tailgate, who worked to ensure all former employees received their W-2 forms.

Tommy John's Tailgate

A San Antonio restaurant that closed in 2025, leaving its former employees without access to their W-2 tax forms.

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What they’re saying

“I started reaching out to my coworkers and I was like, 'Girl do you have your W-2?' They were like,' nope!'”

— Catherine Cervantes, Former Employee

“Tommy John's Tailgate closed last year. Our third-party payroll company was responsible for issuing W-2s to former employees and did not do it. Once we became aware of the situation, we have been manually preparing and distributing W-2s for every former employee.”

— Thomas Kherkher, Registered Agent

What’s next

The company has stated that all remaining W-2 forms should have been sent out by the end of Monday, April 8, 2026. Any former employees who still have not received their W-2 can reach out to the company at visionmanagementtx@outlook.com.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of companies ensuring a smooth transition for workers, even after a business closure. The inability to access crucial tax documents can create significant difficulties for employees, underscoring the need for clear communication and proactive measures to support workers during such disruptions.