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Philly.com

A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to save a lot of money on taxes? Then make sure the shares in your business can be…

Gene MarksMarch 24, 2026

Guardian

Even amid rising economic uncertainty, now is not the time to hug your job

After all the employee protests over the past few years — the “great resignations”, the “quiet quittings”, the “bare-minimum Mondays” and “coffee badgings” — we…

Gene MarksFebruary 15, 2026

Philly.com

Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxes

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to the tax and spending bill enacted in July, many small-business owners I know are moving forward…

Gene MarksDecember 16, 2025

Guardian

Expect a tale of two holiday seasons as the well-off spend and the rest pull back

This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Will retailers and merchants have a strong holiday season? That depends. This year, more than most, the 2025 holiday…

Gene MarksNovember 30, 2025

Philly.com

No tax on tips: What businesses and workers should know

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The tax and spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president on July 4 contained…

Gene MarksSeptember 16, 2025

Washington Times

The one big thing missing from the ‘No tax on tips’ bill

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As promised during President Trump’s campaign, two bills — one passed in the House and the other now…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2025

Entrepreneur

10 Significant Ways A Second Donald Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Donald Trump was just elected as president for the second time, and assuming both Chambers of Congress have Republican majorities,…

Gene MarksNovember 7, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners, it’s not too late to save money on 2024 taxes

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) My smartest clients are always thinking ahead. And the smartest accountants I know urge their clients to plan ahead…

Gene MarksNovember 5, 2024

Philly.com

Everything you need to know about choosing an accountant during tax season

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) It’s tax season and many small-business owners are probably spending more time with their accountant than they…

Gene MarksFebruary 20, 2024

The Hill

Why a $15 minimum wage is exactly what small businesses need

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Back before the pandemic, many small business owners

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2021