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Philly.com

Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeks

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to new changes in the tax law caused by 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill — specifically with regard…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2026

Entrepreneur

You Might Be Violating Federal Labor Laws — Use These 6 Tools to Find Out Before It’s Too Late

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Proactively using these tools can reduce legal risk, minimize fines and demonstrate good-faith efforts to follow federal workplace…

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2025

Philly.com

A small-business guide to avoiding and managing tariff costs

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Are you upset about tariffs? Many of my clients are. But the smartest business owners I know…

Gene MarksApril 8, 2025

Philly.com

These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since taking office in late January, President Donald Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders (EOs) But which will have the most…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025

Philly.com

What small businesses should know about complying with immigration law

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In the early weeks of the second Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased activity, including in the Philadelphia…

Gene MarksFebruary 5, 2025

Entrepreneur

AI Could Ruin Your Life or Business — Unless You Take These Critical Steps

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Your concern — at least for now — isn’t about violating any of the few AI laws that…

Gene MarksDecember 18, 2024

Washington Times

10 ways businesses should prepare for 2025 tax Armageddon

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Webster’s dictionary defines “Armageddon” as “the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners can avoid a $10,000 government fee by complying with new transparency law

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new law may require business owners to share more information with the federal government — and if you…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2024

Entrepreneur

Bankruptcy Isn’t a Sign of Failure — It’s a Strategy. Here’s Why It Might Be The Right Move For You

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) When it comes to bankruptcies in the U.S., there’s good news and bad news. The good news is…

Gene MarksMarch 29, 2024

Washington Times

Happy New Year? Blue states to start 2024 with a bunch of new business regulations

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I’m not sure 2024 will be a very happy new year for businesses in blue states.…

Gene MarksDecember 29, 2023