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Mark E. Battersby is a freelance writer who has specialized in taxes and finance for the past 25 years.

Posts by Mark E. Battersby

Defining the new independent contractor Posted on 03 Apr 2024 in the featured & Features & From the Magazine categories.

Failure to properly classify independent contractors and document their status at the beginning of a relationship can now lead to issues down the road.

How tweaking your hiring approach can attract, retain workers Posted on 09 Mar 2022 in the featured & Features & From the Magazine categories.

Although producers are finding people in short supply, an adjustment in hiring approach may yield the employees they need to run most effectively.

Rethinking your equipment purchasing approach Posted on 21 Aug 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

The development of a new equipment lease standard presents an opportunity for producers to reduce their bottom line.

When you owe the IRS Posted on 01 Mar 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

If your business can’t pay a tax bill by its deadline, there are perfectly legitimate strategies that can minimize and even eliminate the fines and penalties.

Year-end planning for tax savings Posted on 03 Dec 2018 in the featured & Features categories.

Adjusting to the new rules under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act requires careful planning.

Profiting together with mergers and acquisitions Posted on 19 Oct 2018 in the featured & Features categories.

With M&A activity on the rise, aggregate operations should perform their due diligence when selecting the right path for their business.

What you can write off while attending shows Posted on 22 Aug 2018 in the featured & Features categories.

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act changed the rules when it comes to business expenses and deductions.

New rules for taxing pass-through income Posted on 09 May 2018 in the featured & Features categories.

Tax reform is prompting a number of owners and operators to re-evaluate the structure of their business.

How to get the most out of employee stock ownership plans Posted on 16 Apr 2018 in the featured & Features categories.

Use these tips to get the most from employee stock ownership plans and beyond just at retirement.