Taxes Tip Tuesday: A Hospitality Finance Workshop

The hospitality industry creates opportunity, but it also creates complexity when it comes to money.

Tips, cash flow, side gigs, private events, mobile bartending, brand work, and small businesses all introduce tax questions most hospitality professionals were never taught to navigate. As a result, many people either overpay, underprepare, or avoid the conversation altogether.

This workshop is designed to change that.

Taxes, Tips, and Transitions is a luncheon-style educational workshop led by Marques, a CPA who works directly with hospitality professionals. The session is built specifically for servers, bartenders, mobile bartenders, private event operators, and industry leaders who want clarity around taxes, expenses, and financial growth.

This is not a generic tax seminar. It is industry-specific, practical, and grounded in real hospitality income structures.

Understanding Expenses From a Hospitality Perspective

Hospitality expenses look different than traditional office jobs. We will break down what actually qualifies as a deductible expense in this industry, how to track it correctly, and common mistakes that leave money on the table.

Tips, Income, and Reporting the Right Way

Learn how tip income is viewed, how cash and digital payments factor in, and how to stay compliant without fear or confusion.

The “No Tax on Tips” Conversation

This is one of the most talked-about topics in hospitality right now. We will separate fact from fiction, explain what is real today, and discuss how professionals should position themselves as laws and policies evolve.

Side Hustles, LLCs, and Business Transitions

Many hospitality professionals unintentionally cross into business ownership. This session covers when that happens, what structure makes sense, and how it impacts taxes, liability, and growth.

Planning for Stability and Growth

Taxes are not just about filing. They are a planning tool. Learn how better financial habits today create options tomorrow.

• Servers and bartenders earning tip-based income
• Mobile bartenders and private event bartenders
• Hospitality professionals with side businesses
• Industry leaders managing multiple income streams
• Anyone in hospitality who wants clarity and control over their finances

Railz Hospitality is a hospitality-focused media, events, and education platform built to support professionals beyond the shift.

Through workshops, competitions, consulting, and content, Railz Hospitality helps bartenders, servers, event professionals, and operators better understand business, branding, and long-term growth within the industry. Our goal is to bridge the gap between hospitality talent and sustainable career development.

This workshop is part of our ongoing commitment to providing real-world education that meets the industry where it actually operates.

For attendees who are building a brand, launching a project, or looking to attract partnerships, we’re offering a limited on-site media package during the workshop.

This add-on includes:

• A short, on-camera interview capturing who you are and what you’re building
• Professional headshots taken on-site
• The opportunity to spotlight a current project, brand, or business
• Content created with promotion in mind across Railz Hospitality and SpeedRailz platforms

This package is designed for hospitality professionals who want to be seen, not just educated. Whether you’re a mobile bartender, event planner, brand owner, or creative in the industry, this is a simple way to leave the event with usable media assets and added visibility.

Media sessions will be conducted on-site after the event.

Limited availability. Add this package at checkout to secure your spot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Moxies Houston Restaurant, 5000 Westheimer Road, Houston, United States

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