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Washington Times

Minimum wage debate not about fairness

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) For a business owner such as me, the minimum wage debate is not ideological. It is mathematical. The federal minimum wage is…

Gene MarksJune 29, 2026

Philly.com

Are Trump’s new federal IRAs good for small businesses?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than 56 million workers, including self-employed people, lack access to retirement plans, according to AARP. In…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Guardian

It’s time to take politics out of the Small Business Administration

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Kelly Loeffler, the new administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), announced recently that the agency charged with supporting the businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2026

Entrepreneur

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers — Here’s What You Need to Know

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay transparency is quietly reshaping hiring and compensation decisions in ways many employers don’t expect. As the rules…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

Washington Times

States threaten small-business gains from Washington’s pro-growth policies

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) What’s great about having a very pro-business administration in Washington is that rules and regulations are being…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

Guardian

The government probably took too much of your paycheck this year — here’s how to get it back

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) US taxpayers will have a “gigantic refund year in the first quarter” of 2026, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, recently…

Gene MarksJanuary 4, 2026

The Hill

Business doesn’t fear regulations — it fears the uncertainties they cause

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Sometimes I wonder whether running a shop, restaurant or other small business during ancient times was easier than today.…

Gene MarksDecember 26, 2025

Philly.com

It’s almost time to file tax returns. Watch out for these limits on the tips and overtime deductions.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) By now, most people have heard about the “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” provisions of “One Big…

Gene MarksDecember 23, 2025

Washington Times

Small-business owners, consider this tax-saving strategy

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law this summer, includes many tax benefits for businesses and…

Gene MarksDecember 4, 2025

Philly.com

Worker classification rules are changing. Employers should pay close attention, lawyers say.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Do you classify workers as independent contractors or employees? The difference could be very expensive for business owners, and…

Gene MarksAugust 26, 2025