John Bullis: Inviting IRS to audit you - part I
IRS does not have the people and resources to audit every individual income tax return. It varies, but about 1 percent of all returns are audited each year.IRS has a good computer "matching" progra...
View ArticleDUIs, assaults and disorderly calls keep Carson City deputies busy over weekend
Carson City sheriff's deputies were busy over Mother's Day weekend with several misdemeanor-related calls involving domestic battery, DUIs, assault, and court warrant arrests. A man was arrested...
View ArticleChristmas gift idea
by email Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New TraditionAs the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide North Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced...
View ArticleSex offender jailed after viewing child porn at library
A registered sex offender was jailed last week for allegedly viewing child pornography on a computer at Western Nevada College.William Kelly Jones, 64, of Carson City, is being held on suspicion of...
View ArticleBattery and drug arrests keep Carson City authorities busy over weekend
Carson City sheriff's patrol officers made a number of assault and drug-related arrests over the weekend, several of which were for felony possession. Among the arrests: A 19-year-old woman faces a...
View ArticleComputer Corps Summer TechCamp 2015
Computer Corps Computer Corps Summer TechCamps are open for registration. 3 TechCamps available. Each TechCamp is two weeks long June 15th-June 26th Jul 13th-Jul 24th Aug 3-Aug 14th All Camps are...
View ArticleOutdoors with Don Q: It’s that time of the year for Nevada big game hunters
By Don Quilici This is a reminder that if you're one of many thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2013 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert...
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Carson City man jailed after officers find stolen laptop
A Carson City man faces a felony charge of possessing stolen property, a laptop computer, and five misdemeanors after he was arrested Sept. 14 in the 2800 block of Carmine Street.Eduardo Reyes, 43, was...
View ArticleCarson City man arrested after giving false ID, fleeing prior to field...
A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 26, 4:40 p.m. on suspicion of larceny and being a minor in possession of alcohol. He was arrested in the 3600 block of North Carson Street at a...
View ArticleCarson City arrests: Man jailed after stealing loading dolly from Tractor Supply
A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing a green dolly from Tractor Supply Company, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.Thomas...
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Lake Tahoe mobile app created by UC Davis student lets visitors be citizen...
UC Davis The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center has launched a new smartphone app, “Citizen Science Tahoe,” that encourages beach-goers of all ages to tap in what they see at Lake Tahoe —...
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Column: End of Year Tax Planning
By Kelly J. Bullis, CPA Well Howdy folks! I sincerely hope you all had a GREAT Thanksgiving! We do have so much to be thankful for.One of the things I am thankful for is that we have finished updating...
View ArticleCall and Write -- NO on Senate Bill 221
by Peter Hennessey, Ph.D. The Nevada legislature's Assembly Committee on the Judiciary is set to meet tomorrow, Saturday June 1 at 8AM to discuss and possibly vote on Senate Bill 221. Please call and...
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Business Spotlight: It's Game On at Nerdvana
By Brett Fisher Just about every night is family game night at Nerdvana, a local gaming supply and collectibles store in east Carson City.Store co-owner Jim Williamson describes he and his son’s...
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Senator Square: Opportunities abound at Carson High School
By Phil Brady Getting involved with the activities at Carson High School, whether directly participating or simply watching, comes down to a decision to act upon the many opportunities available. Look...
View ArticleGap In 'Digital Divide' Losing Its Grip
Carson City Library Carson City Library has extended its technological reach by implementing extensive technology training in Lyon County through librarian-led training and workshop offerings that...
View ArticleIn Tight Race, Republican Candidate Calls Current State Treasurer Unqualified
Republican Steve Martin, whose neck-and-neck race with incumbent state Treasurer Kate Marshall will be decided Tuesday, recently answered some questions about his candidacy in an e-interview with the...
View ArticleCarson City deputies busy with handful of weekend felony arrests
A Zephyr Cove man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of third offense driving under the influence after being stopped by Carson City sheriff's patrol officers. Christopher James Thompson,...
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So much to wag about at CASI's Bark, Whine and Dine
By Lisa Schuette This letter is a thank you to many people and businesses for the incredible generosity shown to Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) and our efforts to help our community’s...
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University of Nevada, Reno mini-robot vehicle wins MicroMouse event Saturday
By Mike Wolterbeek RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s micromouse scooted its way around the maze in the fastest time Saturday to beat out 10 other teams from around the west. The MicroMouse...
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