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The new tax law, 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, changes tax treatment of Alimony beginning in 2019. For divorce or separation agreements signed AFTER Dec. 31, 2018, the person paying alimony will no longer get an income tax deduction and the person receiving alimony payments will not have taxable income.

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce Joel W. Locke, a partner at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been elected as a member of Nevada State Bar Family Law Executive Council.

Carson City, Nevada residents Gene and Ruth Ratner have faced a lot of adversity in their lives, probably the same as most other nonagenarians, war, divorce, death of loved ones, disease, more than some and not as many as others.

When someone is in crisis, it’s scary and overwhelming for those suffering immediate anguish. For family members and others around them, it can be terrifying.

Mindy Lessard was married to Mr. Tomko in 2013 and they filed a joint tax return. However, two items of income were not reported on the return. There was $14,936 of cancellation of debt income that was his and $20,502 of distributions to him from his retirement plan. They were divorced in 2014. It seems they did not live in a community property state.

One of the first things Johanna Foster did when moving back to Carson City to take care of her mother after retiring as an ecology professor in the Midwest was to join Muscle Powered, the advocacy group to create a more walkable and bikeable community.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and his wife, Kathleen, announced Friday that they plan to divorce after 27 years of marriage. The governor, in a statement, said that the demands of public life had taken a toll on the marriage but that the two remain dedicated to their three children.

Joseph and Anna May got divorced in 2012. The attorney for Anna in the divorce proceedings was Melanie Moffat. In 2015 Joseph May sued attorney Moffat claiming Moffat published part of his 2014 tax return when it was identified as a document in the divorce proceedings.

Dave Mencarelli's low self esteem, mild narcissism and general anxiety are the perfect recipe for comedy. His decidedly twisted view of things will no doubt keep you laughing.

From marriage to divorce and back again, through the process of raising kids and dealing with his difficult family members everything Dave has endured is easily relatable.

A veteran of morning radio, late night TV and traffic school, Dave is guaranteed to entertain.

The Carson Comedy Club is held every Friday night at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream Award. Applications may be obtained online here. Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2017.

Some weekends are pretty cut and dry, just a few things to choose among. This, however, is not one of those weekends. High-flying, death-defying action takes over the Minden Airport as the Aviation Roundup Air Show takes to the skies. Pasta-lovers won’t want to miss the Eldorado Great Italian Festival in downtown Reno. Carson City’s monthly Downtown Wine Walk gets a dose of nostalgia as the Western Airstream Convention sets up shop and welcomes the curious.

Of course Estate Planning is done to minimize taxes and be sure the financial matters are done as desired. However, the planning for other than taxes is very important. Designating the best Trustee or Executor and possible successors is not easy, but extremely important to being sure the administration goes smoothly.

The body of 62-year-old Pamela Suwinsky was found in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, about one-third mile north of Highway 50. Divers found her before noon but did not have positive identification until about 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

When there is a divorce and there are minor children involved, the question of who gets to claim the exemption for the children needs to be answered.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 5:10 p.m. for gross misdemeanor suspicion of battery on a police officer, resisting and violation of a suspended sentence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The weekend is just hours away, but first let’s enjoy Friday. Join in the spirit of giving during today’s drive-by food drive. There’s a drop-off location nearby whether you’re in Carson City or Carson Valley. Wild Horse Children’s Theater heads into their second weekend of performances, so you’re running out of time to catch Elf Jr. – The Musical. Sassafras will show you a good time tonight: Whatitdo hits the stage at 8 p.m. Local favorite, Antsy McClain, brings a whole trailer park full of fun to his Christmas show at the Brewery Arts Center.

FRIDAY:

Maria Leslie was another victim of an internet scam. She suffered a theft loss of $405,000. She was involved in getting a divorce and a friend she trusted completely urged she send money to get a “large shipment of diamonds” from Africa.

Let’s just call this Nevad-oween weekend. So much crazy fun awaits: whether it’s the celebration of our ‘new’ downtown, Halloween parties for kids and adults alike, or our State Museum’s 75th Anniversary. Start your day at the Museum, hang around for the downtown ribbon cutting and festivities, then join in the costumed fun as Blinky Man hits the streets. Do the time warp at the Brewery Arts Center: the Rocky Horror Picture Show Party starts at 8:30 p.m. This is going to be one amazing weekend, so let’s get this party started.

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

A teenaged girl named Alicia, troubled by her parents’ divorce, sits anxiously in her counselor’s office, unable to talk about her feelings.

When she does try to open up, her anger builds. Her anxiety spikes. She ends up feeling worse leaving the session than when she had first come in.

An estate plan is not something to ignore for years. The estate plan could be getting obsolete and not reflect your current situation, goals and desires.

The only thing that is constant is change. Your estate plan may need to be adjusted for the changes. Just the passage of time will have changes in the tax law and some of the non-tax law changes by governments, regulations and court cases.

Nevada has moved from being among the worst states for shared parenting laws to being in the top third. Shared parenting is a flexible arrangement where children spend as close to equal time with each parent as possible after divorce or separation if both parents are fit. It has been shown to be highly beneficial to most children. The changes in the Nevada custody law were brought about by Nevada’s Parental Rights Protection Act of 2015.

Saturday, October 22, 2016
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street
Bonanza Room, Carson City, Nevada

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Anita Watson will portray Mary Pickford, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 pm.

Mary Pickford was America’s Sweetheart. Pickford was an actress on the stage and in film, a writer, a producer, a director, and co-founder of a movie studio. She socialized with Hollywood’s most famous stars and married a swashbuckling film hero, Douglas Fairbanks. In 1955, Mary Pickford published her autobiography, Sunshine and Shadows. In this presentation, Pickford will discuss her book and her life.

IRS Code Section 1041(a) provides that NO gain or loss is recognized on a transfer of property from an individual to a spouse, or a former spouse if made “incident to a divorce.”

Everytown for Gun Safety founded by (ex-NYC Mayor) Bloomberg, contributed $3,263,759.17 in cash and $488,346.66 worth of in-kind donations in support of this initiative.
Sheriff Allen of Washoe County has said/written “Question 1 would mean more gun restrictions on law-abiding Nevadans.” “…while doing nothing to stop criminals or make us any safer.”
Read the full text of Question 1 for yourself. The actual text would constitute the law, if passed, not the incorrect assertions by its supporters, some are quoted below.

Obtaining a divorce is often not only traumatic, but expensive and time consuming. In an effort to help streamline the process and reduce costs, Nevada permits parties to obtain a divorce by use of a Joint Petition rather than the traditional adversarial process of Summons, Complaint, and Answer.

While many pets only stay at Nevada Humane Society for a short time, some are overlooked and will reside here longer than others. They may be shy or overly energetic, older, a bit sassy, or have a special need, such as a diet restriction or perhaps missing an eye. These pets may be considered Less-Adoptable to some, but to us, and fellow animal lovers, they are considered still lovable! Wouldn’t you agree?

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce Ryan Russell, a partner at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been elected as a member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Ryan’s new membership follows the endeavors of notable attorney and co-founder of Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, Andrew “Andy” MacKenzie, who is also a member of The Fellows. Andy holds the distinguished status of Life Fellow with the American Bar Foundation.

Not all divorces involve alimony. If the divorce decree or separation agreement is to include an alimony provision, certain tax rules must be observed. If the payments are really tax deductible alimony for the person paying and taxable income for the person receiving the payments, certain rules apply. An alimony or separate maintenance payment has to meet four requirements if the payment is to be deductible and taxable.