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Diane Osborne Leaves Lumos Carson City office

After 24 years as the smiling face that greets clients and visitors to Lumos & Associates' Carson City office, Diane Osborne is leaving the firm.

"All our Carson Office clients know Di, and she remembers almost all of their names, whether they come up to her desk or call on the phone." Said Lumos Carson Office Principal, Mike Bennett. "She made me feel welcome here when I first started with the firm 17 years ago."

Designer purse fundraiser Saturday to benefit Carson City Senior Center meal program

It's going to be a very busy Saturday in Carson City with so much to do for every age group. An event women will love is the Designer Purse Sale sponsored by the Carson City Senior Citizens Center between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Women can never have enough purses and this will be a way to have some incredible purses at a fraction
of the retail cost. All funds raised help provide meals for our local senior citizens. The Senior Center has served nearly 92,000 meals in their FY 2011-2012.

The senior center is located at 911 Beverly Drive.

Carson City job fair hosts 50 employers and new hope for those seeking work

With April unemployment stats showing more Carson City residents finding employment following statewide recessionary woes from 2008 to 2011, the hope of more hiring opportunities will be in the spotlight today, Friday, at a second Carson City job fair.

Around 50 employers will be on hand from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Among the employers will be those representing area casinos, local manufacturers, home health, home improvement outlets, department stores, retail, banking, staffing agencies and restaurants.

Carson City Downtown 20/20 membership meeting tonight

The Carson City Downtown 20/20 will hold its membership meeting tonight, Wednesday, at the Brewery Arts Center, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Come be a part of Carson City's growth. Share your voice, gifts and talents in an active and positive way. Share your interest in events, arts and culture, promotions and business activity.

All are welcome to the meeting.

The group will discuss: The Revitalization Plan, Bi-laws, Non Profit Status, Their Committees- Business Activity, Promotions and Design and membership. Open to the public, all interested parties and supporters are encouraged to come.

Downtown Business Association spruces Carson City with tree campaign

The Carson City Downtown Business Association was recognized by Carson City Parks and Recreation for its donation of 17 new trees recently planted around town.

Carson City gaming profits down in April, Reno and Lake Tahoe see double-digit increases

Carson City area casinos report a loss in gaming profit for April, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Monday. Meanwhile, Reno and South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos saw big gains.

Statewide, gaming profits in Nevada fell slightly by 0.16 percent. Nevada casinos made $854,293,047 for the month. Carson City area casinos, which include those in Minden and Gardnerville, fell 2.66 percent, taking in April gaming profits of $7,883,290.

Reno casinos reported a gaming "win" of $44,143,808, up 15.3 percent over April 2012 figures.

Cracker Box diner in Carson City earns TripAdvisor top honors

Serving hungry Carson City residents and visitors breakfast and lunch since 1980, the Cracker Box restaurant has received the coveted TripAdvisor Award of Excellence for 2013. The award recognizes restaurants that consistently receive high ratings from travelers and that rank in the top performing 10 percent of business worldwide.

Jerry Massad, who has owned and operated the Cracker Box diner for more than 33 years, says the honor was a pleasant surprise.

Free Shred Day at Greater Nevada Credit Union

Event Date: 
June 8, 2013 - 9:00am

Greater Nevada Credit Union will host its annual Carson City Shred Day on Saturday, June 8 from 9 am to noon.
The event will include shredding and recycling services by American Document Destruction and Offsite, child safety information and K-9 Unit appearance from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

At least 49 employers sign on to June 14 Carson City job fair

With at least 49 area employers signed on, a June 14 Carson City job fair may be one of the city's biggest in recent memory.

The fair, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, will feature employers from area casinos, local manufacturers, home health, home improvement outlets, department stores, retail, banking, staffing agencies and restaurants.

NOVUS Glass now open in the Carson Valley area

NOVUS Glass, the inventor of windshield repair, is proud to welcome their newest franchisee, Luis and Coleen Zepeda from Gardnerville, Nev.

The Zepedas will be servicing the Carson Valley area of Western Nevada and the South Lake Tahoe area of California. For the last 18 years Luis has been an auto glass installer.

Working with vehicles is a passion for Luis, but what he truly enjoys is the relationships he has built with his customers and co-workers. Convenient Mobile Service - We come to you! 775.790.7532

Warren Buffet's Berkshire buying NV Energy for $5.6 billion

Warren Buffett has found another elephant. Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy utility said Wednesday that it will buy Nevada electric and natural gas company NV Energy for $5.6 billion as it expands its footprint in the energy sector.

Fast-food, auto dealerships lead tenant improvements

“Tenant improvement is about 75 percent of our business right now,” says Jeff Shaheen, co-owner of the Carson City builder. Shaheen Beauchamp also just ...

Greater Nevada Announces New Consultant

Greater Nevada Mortgage (GNM) has brought on Tracy McLeod to serve as a Mortgage Consultant in Douglas County. Her diverse background encompasses more than 20 years of experience in mortgage servicing, including title, escrow and loan origination.

McLeod is an active member of the Council of Residential Specialists, the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors. Additionally, her efforts in the mortgage industry were recognized by the Nevada Appeal in 2008 when she was awarded Reader’s Choice for Loan Officer.

AAA Carson City awards $5,000 to Carson City fire department, sheriff's office

CARSON CITY — Hundreds of people showed up last week to pay tribute to Carson City’s finest — who along with AAA’s renowned roadside assistance program — come to the rescue for local citizens every day.

AAA handed the Carson City Fire and Sheriff’s Department a $2,500 check each to pay for public education materials and the K9 unit, respectively.

“(We) will use it there (as) a way to give back,” said Tom Tarulli of the Carson City Fire Department.

In addition, Friday’s event brought out officials and the mascot for the Reno Aces. AAA sponsors the minor league baseball team.

Higher education cuts would weaken Nevada’s economic development

The latest legislative funding proposals for Nevada’s rural community colleges will do serious harm to the economic development work now employed through a partnership between Northern Nevada Development Authority and Western Nevada College.

Saturday’s committee vote in the Nevada Legislature would result in a General Fund cut of 11.42 percent in the budget of Western Nevada College. This comes on top of more than 27 percent in reductions over the past five years, which led to a significant loss of academic programs, faculty, staff, and services.

Community invited to 20/20 Carson City action meeting tonight at Firkin

Event Date: 
May 16, 2013 - 5:30pm

The Carson City downtown action group 20/20, which is planning several activities throughout summer and beyond, is inviting the public to its meeting tonight, Thursday, at Firkin and Fox, 310 S Carson Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Greater Nevada at Habitat for Humanity Event

Greater Nevada Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity

Employees from Greater Nevada Mortgage and Greater Nevada Credit Union pose with Bob the Builder at last Saturday’s Playhouse Build-a-Thon in Reno, a fundraiser for Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity. Thirty-three Greater Nevada employees joined other Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help raffle off five custom-built playhouses.

Carson City Chamber poses questions in survey for residents

As part of its Dialogue 2013 series, the Chamber is reaching out to locals who live, work, play, and learn in Carson City via SurveyMonkey.

After meeting with the Leadership Institute Class of 2013, students at WNC, Chamber members, teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the senior at the Senior Center, the Chamber is expanding its reach to allow residents to respond to two simple questions: Why do we live here and what do we see that our city will be like by the year 2020.

Women are 'buying in' to home ownership

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and in honor of mother’s, daughters, sisters, aunts, and all women, it is interesting to note how far women have come in just a few short decades when it comes to home ownership.

In 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act was passed making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin when renting or selling a home. In 1974, the Fair Housing Act was amended to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sex. Prior to that time, women (as well as minorities) found it nearly impossible to obtain credit or to buy a home.

Nevada casino March gaming revenues up, Carson City down by 2 percent

March gaming revenues for Carson City area casinos fell by about 2 percent from 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports.

Statewide, Nevada casinos fared better, with an increase of 7.04 percent over March 2012 "gaming win" revenues. For the fiscal year, gaming win is in the plus at 2.79 percent.

Carson City area casinos include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except South Shore Lake Tahoe. Carson City and Carson Valley casinos in March took in $8,283,845 compared to $8,454,507 in March 2012.

Capital apartment complex sells for $18.65 million | nnbw.com

A San Francisco-based investment group last week closed on its purchase of the 176-unit Parkway Manor Apartments in Carson City, paying $18.65 million.www.nnbw.com/news/...113/carson-parkway-property-1865

CHS Cheerleading 'Cheer Me Up Cards' offer discounts at 41 Carson City area businesses

The Carson High School "Cheer Me Up" cards are on sale now and feature 41 different Carson City businesses that are offering discounts on services, food and merchandise through April 2014.

The discounts are being offered at:

Carson City apartment complex sells for $18.65 million

Parkway Manor Apartments in Carson City, which consists of 176 units at 603 E. College Parkway, was sold for $18.65 million to Village Properties, an affiliate of a San Francisco-based, privately held real estate investment firm.

Start a Business or Grow One with NxLeveL and a lot of Experts

Event Date: 
June 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

Carson City, NV – NxLeveL business planning course is coming back to Carson City after huge success with more than 30 business attendees in the March 2012 class. Western Nevada Development District has once again provided the funding for what has become the most popular and successful business planning course throughout countless Nevada communities. This award-winning program has provided the tools to start and grow a small business to more than 3,000 Nevadans.

Surviving and thriving in the new economy: 10 tips from one small business success

Answerwest, Cherie and Steve Humphries, Call-in center, Answering Service

If you are a family-owned, small business, what does it take to survive and thrive in the “new economy?” Reno resident Cherie Humphreys has some insight. As the founder, owner and operator of Answerwest, a boutique answering service/call center based out of Reno, Nevada, her company has survived and thrived despite constantly changing technologies and stiff competition from the larger global economy.

Bullis and Company CPA Column: We 'Seniors' Like Respect

Well we made it to spring again! I love spring! Another year into the history books. I looked at myself in the mirror recently and wondered who was the “old guy” staring back.

Gaming industry sees biggest revenue gains since recession

The U.S. casino industry captured $37.3 billion in gaming revenues in 2012, a 4.8 percent increase from 2011.

That growth rate is largest since the recession swept through the industry in 2008, according to an annual report released today by the American Gaming Association.

Bullis and Company CPA Column: IRS understands and sometimes forgives

When money is withdrawn from an IRA but is planned to be repaid to that IRA custodian or a new IRA custodian (so it is not taxable), it is required to be repaid within 60 days of receipt.

IRS Letter Ruling (PLR) is not supposed to be relied upon by other taxpayers, but it does give some information and guidance about what IRS will do.

Let’s call her Ann, withdrew funds from her IRA on Dec. 22, 2011. In January 2012, she contacted a financial institution asking how to roll over the distribution to an account there. They emailed her instructions on how to do the non taxable roll over.

Carson City downtown shopkeepers take it to the street with Saturday cleanup

Downtown Carson City business owners stepped out and left there businesses in the trusted hands of their staff members on Saturday, hitting the streets armed with brooms, dust pans, shovels, trash bags and even pocket scrapers in a group effort to clean the street.

New Administrator Named at the Lodge Assisted Living 
and Memory Care Community

Cher Haack has been named Administrator at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City. She replaces Karen Perry who is relocating to Arizona.

Ms. Haack has worked at The Lodge for more than two years as the Wellness Coordinator.

Haack has extensive experience working with elders in the Carson City and Carson Valley areas. Prior to joining the Lodge she worked at the Carson Valley Residential Care Center in Gardnerville for many years and has also worked as a private in home caregiver. She believes that working with elders is a true calling.

Carson City Chamber announces 2013-14 board of directors

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Stan Jones is pleased to announce the 2013-14 Board of Directors and Officers.

Re-elected to a second three year term are Curt Spradley, owner, Carson Coffee and Carol Swanson, District Sales for Mary Kay.

Bob Tote, general manager of Costco Carson City, is new to the board and will serve a three-year term.

Gordon Gagnon, co-owner REDCO, and Joyce Whitney-Silva, COO of Greater Nevada Credit Union, have been selected to serve their first three year term advancing from a one-year Chairman’s pick slot.

Carson City Chamber tours China

Members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, led by Chamber Director Ronni Hannaman, took a tour earlier this month through China. Here are some photos from the trip.

Bullis and Company CPA: Some thoughts about IRS audits

It’s great to have that income tax return filed! Maybe you can relax and take a deep breath now. But, what if IRS has questions or selects your return for audit?

The deduction for Office in the Home for the part of your home that is regular and exclusive business use is NOT an invitation to IRS to audit your return. There is even a “safe harbor” that can be used. IRS understands how important that home office is to many taxpayers-usually the sole owner business.

New advocacy group forms for Carson City downtown businesses

Forty-nine downtown Carson City businesses, 11 downtown property owners and many citizens have come together to form what is now known as the "Downtown 20/20 Action Advocacy Group."

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki to speak at April NNDA breakfast

Event Date: 
April 24, 2013 - 7:00am

Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki will speak at the next Northern Nevada Development Authority breakfast, April 24, 7 a.m. at the Carson Nugget. The cost is $20 for members and $35 for guests. Go here to register.

Tax Tips Column: The Real April Fools Are Data Thieves

Hot Diggity Dog! I missed pulling one of my favorite April Fools jokes on some folks, but then I got to thinking how many folks are “fooled” every day into thinking they are safe and secure in the way they use the internet.

Here are some bones to chew on.

Carson City landmark under new ownership | nnbw.com

The name remains, but much else is new since Mo & Sluggo's Bar & Grill changed hands. New owners Dan Shaheen and Rowan Colgan, who bought the ...www.nnbw.com/news/5676990.../colgan-shaheen-bar-buildin...

Bullis and Company CPA: Simplifying education tax provisions

Over the years, Congress has enacted many tax laws relating to education.
Those laws can be divided into two main categories: (1) items to help taxpayers meet the current higher education expenses and (2) laws to encourage taxpayers to save for future higher education expenses.

JOIN Carson City Workforce Training Credential Asserts Employees Know Basic Employment Skills

JOIN, Inc. in Carson City recently launched the National Work Readiness Credential and recently had its pilot class of four JOIN clients pass the assessment and receive the credential.

State's top officers to address NNDA Wednesday; five new businesses to be announced

The Northern Nevada Development Authority will hear from the state's top officers and learn of five new businesses to the region during a breakfast Wednesday, 7 a.m., at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

Attorney General Catherine Cortez-Masto will discuss Home Again Nevada and her Sex Trafficking Bill. State Treasurer Kate Marshall shares her new scholarship program for children entering kindergarten. 
Secretary of State Ross Miller will discuss the new Business Portal.

Carson High Students Help Prep Tax Returns at the BRIC

For the second tax season, the Business Branch of the Carson City Library at the Business Resource Innovation Center is providing free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the Internal Revenue Service and United Way Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

As part of providing this valuable service to members of the community that have low-to-moderate income, the BRIC is collaborating with the Future Business Leaders of America club on campus at Carson High School.

GE Employees Come Together for Charity

Event Date: 
February 22, 2013 (All day)

The third annual Austinpalooza was a night of food, music and festivities that culminated in over $8,500 in funds raised for Austin’s House and the Society of Women Engineers at University Nevada, Reno. The event, organized by GE’s Measurement and Control employees in Minden, was held Friday, February 22, 2013, at Jethro’s Bar and Grill in Gardnerville, Nevada. Both charities rely heavily on support from partners, like GE, to sustain operations.

Bullis and Company CPA Column: Wrong use of Turbo Tax program is not an excuse for errors

Brenda Frances Barlett lost a lawsuit in the United States Tax Court regarding her 2008 individual income tax return. T.C. Memo. 2012-254.

She prepared her own return on Turbo Tax, reporting a total tax of $44,619. IRS determined the correct liability was $88,287 and the Tax Court agreed with IRS.

No facts were in dispute. She received $223,870 from the employer retirement plan when she retired. She only reported $119,400 as taxable, but it was all taxable. She underreported her pension income by over $100,000.

Women to Women with Liz Andrews-Booth

This week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Liz Andrews-Booth, president of the Carson City Downtown Business Association and owner of Liz's Biz. She discusses with hostess Carol Paz, a bit about her background, including serving in the Marine Corps and the California Army National Guard, and the latest goings on in Carson City downtown plans.

Public invited to Dialogue 2013 Carson City

Event Date: 
March 27, 2013 - 11:30am

The Carson City Chamber Board of Directors has launched Dialogue 2013 to gain verbal community input on why people live, work and play in our city. What is the draw that keeps them here? What is the 20/20 vision for 2020 and how will we get there in these uncertain times?

Bullis and Company CPA Column: Civil fraud penalty assessed against IRS employee

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has many employees. That one of them did not comply with the income tax laws is easy to imagine.

However, in the case of Jacynthia Quinn, Tax Court Memo 2012-178, the IRS employee was a tax compliance officer. She claimed dependency exemptions, medical expenses and charitable contributions that the Court found she was not entitled to claim.

Apparently the court testimony by others contradicted the taxpayer’s claim she was not aware of the documentation and other tax law requirements.

Hot Spring Spas Ltd. of Carson City Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location

The pool and spa care professionals at Hot Spring Spas are excited to announce their recent move to a larger showroom at 527 Fairview Drive in Carson City. Fans of sparkling clear, beautiful water are encouraged to visit the 4,000-square-foot store and let this BioGuard® expert dealer help properly care for your pool or spa with a host of time-saving, cost-effective premium systems, merchandise and personal service.

WE of the World luncheon to feature Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz

WE of the World, a business and professional organization for women, will feature Carol Paz, hostess of the TV program Women to Women Nevada, at its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. The luncheon will be at Sassafras Cafe in Carson City, from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

Bullis and Company CPA Column: Not Quite Enough to Itemize so Try This

Occasionally, while preparing somebody’s tax return, it appears that they just barely fall short of being able to itemize deductions instead of taking the standard exemption.

Bullis and Company CPA Column: File the back years income tax returns

Normally when someone has not filed income tax returns for a few years, the IRS is willing to just get the returns filed and paid. It usually has no jail time involved. IRS will charge interest and some penalties.

However, a taxpayer named Laubly was sentenced to 96 months in jail for willful failure to file a tax return and for tax evasion. Perhaps it was the tax evasion charge that the court found as adequate reason for the jail time sentence.

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