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Philly.com

How businesses can help employees save for their kids with a Trump IRA

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s a new savings option for children as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s called…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2026

Guardian

Trump tariff refunds are actually happening — and businesses should pay attention

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, many small importers assumed any refunds would be tied up in bureaucracy for…

Gene MarksMay 11, 2026

Daily Herald

The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this year

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: Salesforce Rolls Out A Major AI Upgrade For Slack

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in small business technology that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you…

Gene MarksApril 4, 2026

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

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

Philly.com

Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan last week. But if you’re a small-business…

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2026

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

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