Gene Marks

Gene Marks CPA runs The Marks Group PC, a financial and technology consulting firm near Philadelphia. Gene covers the economy, public policy, workplace and technology issues for a number of well-known outlets. He is also the host of the popular Thrive and Small Biz Ahead podcasts and appears regularly on Fox News, The Wharton Business Daily Show on Sirius/XM and The John Batchelor Radio Show. He can be reached at gene@marksgroup.net.

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Columns by Gene Marks

Illustration on billionaire tax a boon for accountants by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Why the billionaire’s tax on unrealized gains is a fantastic idea

There's been a lot of debate this week over President Biden's latest budget plan, which includes a proposed tax on the unrealized gains of assets owned by billionaires. Published April 4, 2022

Death of the Philadelphia Orchestra Illustration by illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Are masks killing the Philadelphia Orchestra?

A few times a year, my wife and I enjoy seeing the Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the finest orchestras in the world. But unfortunately, not this year. At least not yet. Published March 22, 2022

IRS: Collector and Preparer Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Why your company’s tax return got 39 pages longer

When it comes time to sign your company's 2021 tax returns this year you may notice something: It's a little bit heftier. Published February 23, 2022

Robots navigate the Bowling Green State University campus in Bowling Green, Ohio, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2021. Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Hundreds of little robots — knee-high and able to hold around four large pizzas — are now navigating college campuses and even some city sidewalks in the U.S., the U.K. and elsewhere. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ** FILE **

Workers, your businesses are replacing you

11 million unfilled jobs. The "Great Resignation." An unprecedented labor shortage. It's the biggest problem for American businesses today. Published February 9, 2022

Illustration on the PRO act and business by Alexander Hunter/The Washington times

Isn’t it time to end the worker classification debate?

Can we stop arguing over worker classifications already? Published January 25, 2022

Illustration on Black-owned businesses by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Why Black-owned businesses aren’t as successful as White-owned businesses

According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners in this country are over the age of 55. Other research shows that 57% are over the age of 60. Published January 5, 2022