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Carson City arrests: Jail bookings for domestic battery, DUI and felony warrant
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:16amA 22-year-old woman was arrested early Monday morning for a felony fugitive from justice warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Everybody’s Favorite Subject: The Income Tax
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 9:24amWhen Ron was in law school, on the first day of his class on income tax law, the professor was singing praises of income taxes and got carried away. The prof, an expert who had written the book on the subject, said that income tax law is good law because it’s not an all-or-nothing thing like much of civil or criminal law. Instead, it’s proportional.
That’s true, of course, although not quite the high virtue he seemed to suggest. Anyway, when he said the income tax was perhaps one of mankind’s great inventions, Ron objected.
Woman jailed for burglary after allegedly breaking into pickup, scuffling with owner
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 2:57pmA 21-year-old woman was arrested early Friday in the 3000 block of Airport Road for suspicion of felony burglary and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Man jailed after allegedly cashing bad checks at Carson City casino
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 12:53pmA 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and faces felony burglary and forgery charges after allegedly attempting to write bad checks at a casino and other locations, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
John Bullis column: IRS math error notices are not audits
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 12:05pmIRS uses several computer programs to screen all tax returns and check for math or clerical errors. If you receive a notice, respond within 60 days or IRS will assume you agree with the notice.
Carson City man with warrants gives deputy bogus name, drugs found in van
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 2:59pmA 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Friday morning near the 900 block of South Carson Street for misdemeanor warrants, a felony drug offense and providing false information to avoid prosecution, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Man jailed for DUI after crashing into Carson City park ranger vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 2:56pmA 50-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning in the 600 block of Old Clear Creek Road for misdemeanor DUI after crashing into a Carson City park ranger vehicle, a sheriff's deputy said.
Western Nevada College receives grant to launch cyber security program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 5:42pmMore and more corporations, individuals and governments are experiencing cyberattacks worldwide. Computer hackers are breaching information systems, computer networks, infrastructures and personal computer devices to steal personal information and data for monetary gain.
John Bullis Column: Hire and Pay Your Kids
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:25pmA business owner that reports business income and expenses on Schedule C of form 1040 has a special opportunity to reduce their income and self employment taxes.
Carson City deputies make arrests for domestic battery, DUI and warrants
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 11:58amA 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Friday, 1:10 a.m. in the 4100 block of Pheasant Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Voters encouraged to register in national campaign
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 4:08pmThe Carson City Library is working with the Carson City Clerk-Recorders Office to help people register to vote as part of National Register to Vote Day on Tuesday.
Carson City sheriff’s bookings: Deputies make DUI, obstructing, warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 11:22amTwo men were arrested on charges following a traffic stop Friday night in the area of Anderson and William streets, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Panel on Saturday to highlight opportunities For Dayton area employers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 3:08pmThe Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Lyon Human Services, JOIN Inc, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties are partnering to sponsor a panel presentation for area employers this Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton.
Humane Society to begin low cost spay and neuter pet services in Carson City this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 2:05pmNevada Humane Society in Carson City will offer a new clinic beginning this week to allow for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The clinic is part of the new Carson City Animal Shelter operated by NHS that opened October 2016.
John Bullis Column: Your Surprise IRA Beneficiary
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 10:25amSaving for your retirement and possible bequest to family and friends is good to do! Many folks have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that is a major part of their retirement savings.
CASI offers spay and neuter vouchers for low-income Carson City pet owners
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 1:03pmThe Carson Animal Services Initiative is making low-cost spay and neuter vouchers available to low-income pet owners in the Carson City area.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man arrested after driving on sidewalk
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 10:56amA 46 year-old male transient was arrested at 5:44 p.m. Thursday evening in the area of West Fifth and South Nevada streets on multiple misdemeanor violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including driving his motor home on a sidewalk.
Carson City arrests: Man who thought he had a warrant gives deputy his brother's name
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 1:38pmA 46-year-old Mound House man was arrested Monday for felony suspicion of using identification of another person, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Gardnerville man faces meth trafficking, intent to sell charges
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 12:57pmA 20-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Saturday for multiple drug charges including suspicion of trafficking meth and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
John Bullis column: What if My W-2 is Wrong or Never Received?
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 10:17amIf you received a W-2 form showing information that is not correct (wrong wages amount, wrong income tax withheld, etc) you should contact the employer and ask for a corrected W-2. No one is perfect. Since mistakes can happen, it is important to save your pay stubs and compare the W-2 you receive with the total of the pay stubs.
John Bullis column: Another Waste of the Tax Court’s Time
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:01pmGregory MacDonald represented himself (he acted as his own attorney) in a U.S. Tax Court proceeding. He disputed the IRS finding he was not entitled to an earned income credit of $438 and he claimed he was entitled to the special recovery rebate credit of $400.
John Bullis: Some thoughts on settling an estate or trust
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 9:26amThe chances are pretty good we will all die sometime. When your relative or friend dies and names you as the person to settle everything, plan on doing a difficult job. You will probably need help from a CPA and an attorney, but you will get to do most of the work.
Nevada medical marijuana database hacked, confidential owner, employee data compromised
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 6:53pmNevada's Division of Public Behavioral Health is investigating a cyber-attack on its medical marijuana program database where confidential information involving owners and employees of establishments has been compromised, officials said Wednesday.
Carson City sheriff’s weekend arrests: Woman jailed after giving deputy fake name
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 11:53amA 19-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of using another person’s identification to avoid arrest and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Pair jailed for drugs face new charges after stolen credit cards recovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 11:58amA pair arrested Tuesday for drug possession and other charges, face additional felony charges after investigators recovered stolen credit cards and identification, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City arrests: Pair who gave deputy false names jailed after drugs found in car
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 2:35pmA traffic stop Thursday night led to the arrests of two men and the recovery of methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Senator Square: Carson High counselors say now is the time to prepare for college
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 7:37pmThough there are still six months of school remaining, Carson High School’s counselors say that now is the time for seniors to kick it into gear to go to college. Applications for college are due now and in the next few weeks, and scholarship opportunities begin flooding in during January.
Ballot questions -- CARSON CITY 1. Sales tax hike on gasoline -- NO
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:56pmDigest and arguments:
http://files.constantcontact.com/d2820800501/91c2a0b7-9df5-43a8-b674-b4c...
On the Carson City Chamber of Commerce forum for local candidates
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 5:34pmPlease watch the video as you read my comments. I did not transcribe the Chamber's 5-6 questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlj0K2-ZWo
John Bullis column: A Charitable Tax Break for Some IRA Owners
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 10:05amYou have probably heard about the option (choice) IRA owners who are age 70-½ or older have about sending their IRA distribution (or part of it) to a charity or church. The total limit each year for the IRA distribution(s) paid directly to charities is $100,000.