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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

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

Entrepreneur

I Take 75 Business Trips a Year — These 10 Tips Save Me Time, Money and Sanity

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned to make travel easier, cheaper and less painful For the past couple…

Gene MarksJuly 3, 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

Philly.com

How to know if your business is ‘stealing’ wages

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Philadelphia’s Office of Worker Protections announced last month that it had recovered more than $300,000 from businesses that violated…

Gene MarksFebruary 14, 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

Guardian

What should you do if a customer leaves your employee a $4,500 tip?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) What would you do if a customer left one of your employees a $4,561.61 tip? That’s the quandary

Gene MarksMarch 13, 2020

Philly.com

Consider these “5 C’s” before applying for a bank loan for your small business

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) If you think it may be a good time to get a loan from your bank, you’re probably right.…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2019

Entrepreneur

Want to Increase Your Tipped Employees’ Pay Without Spending A Dime?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) My daughter waitressed full time at a restaurant for a year between college and grad school. Here's the biggest fact…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2019