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Mark E. Battersby

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

Breaking down the buy, lease or rent decision

Explore the pros and cons of each related to aggregate equipment and property acquisition. Keep Reading

Defining the new independent contractor

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

How tweaking your hiring approach can attract, retain workers

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

Rethinking your equipment purchasing approach

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

When you owe the IRS

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. Keep Reading

Year-end planning for tax savings

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

Profiting together with mergers and acquisitions

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

What you can write off while attending shows

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

New rules for taxing pass-through income

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

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