Danger With Brother-Sister S Corporations

Let’s talk about the Broz case. This case involves brother-sister S corporations and claiming tax losses. It does have a fact pattern which seems to repeat in practice, so the case is worth going over. Robert Broz (Broz) worked in the cell phone industry. He was president of Cellular Information Systems (CIS), a cellular company, during the 1980s. He decided to invest personally in the development of cell networks in rural statistical areas (RSAs) during the 1990s. [...]

Craigslist25.com Presents: Understanding Color Feelings

Understanding color can really help go a long way in the branding and marketing of your small business. Personal preferences aside - understanding the feelings that certain colors draw from your audience or what they've come to mean over the years can be beneficial. Blue is calming. It can be strong and steadfast or light and friendly. Almost everyone likes some shade of the color blue Green is life. Abundant in nature, green signifies growth, renewal,health, and environment. On the [...]

Weddings & Do-Overs

I have had so many conversations with my wedding couples over the years about how they would love to go back and change this or that.  The same holds true for the photographer.  Even really good weddings with really good photos still have a few things that culd be changed. Trash the Dress parties or after sessions provide that chance to get the one or two shots that you missed for all parites involved as both parties could control the details.  For the couple, post wedding [...]

Weddings & Do-Overs

I have had so many conversations with my wedding couples over the years about how they would love to go back and change this or that.  The same holds true for the photographer.  Even really good weddings with really good photos still have a few things that culd be changed. Trash the Dress parties or after sessions provide that chance to get the one or two shots that you missed for all parites involved as both parties could control the details.  For the couple, post wedding [...]

It's your party...

Weddings can be both the single greatest day in your life and the single most stressful.  With so many little things that can go wrong, it is without a doubt a day that can run the gambet of emotions.  But no other day can compair.  And it is a day that you will no doubt want to cherish and share with friends and family.  Enter your wedding photographer.  A good wedding photographer will attempt to capture all those special moments in snapshots of time, like a [...]

It's your party...

Weddings can be both the single greatest day in your life and the single most stressful.  With so many little things that can go wrong, it is without a doubt a day that can run the gambet of emotions.  But no other day can compair.  And it is a day that you will no doubt want to cherish and share with friends and family.  Enter your wedding photographer.  A good wedding photographer will attempt to capture all those special moments in snapshots of time, like a [...]

IRS Extends Key Deadline for 2010 Estates

On September 13, 2011 the IRS announced that estates of 2010 decedents will have until next year to file certain tax forms and pay the related taxes. In addition, the IRS is also providing relief for beneficiaries of those estates. The timing was critical, as 2010 estate tax returns for decedents dying on or before 12/16/2010 were due Monday, September 19, 2011. Estate tax returns are normally due nine months after death, but there was an exception because of last year’s tax law [...]

Limo and party buses

We are an event plannining service in las vegas nevada and want to make sure you learn from us so you can reap the benefits.   1.  If you want the best deal on anything always pay in cash.  Your money has more value.  Paying an extra percentage is like throwing it away.   2.  Make sure you meet people in public places.   Always.  This is just plain old saftey.   3.  Most VIP services (including us) are happy to stock your limo [...]

Limo and party buses

We are an event plannining service in las vegas nevada and want to make sure you learn from us so you can reap the benefits.   1.  If you want the best deal on anything always pay in cash.  Your money has more value.  Paying an extra percentage is like throwing it away.   2.  Make sure you meet people in public places.   Always.  This is just plain old saftey.   3.  Most VIP services (including us) are happy to stock your limo [...]

Employee or Contractor? There Is a New IRS Program

One of my individual tax clients came in around ten days ago. He brought his 2010 tax information, including a cleaning business reported as a proprietorship (technically it is a single-member LLC). I noticed that his payroll stopped somewhere during quarter 4, 2010. This of course prompted the question: why? I suppose I did not need to ask. I have heard it before: the payroll taxes, including workers compensation, were becoming expensive. He consequently moved everyone over to a [...]

IRS Extends Key Deadline for 2010 Estates

On September 13, 2011 the IRS announced that estates of 2010 decedents will have until next year to file certain tax forms and pay the related taxes. In addition, the IRS is also providing relief for beneficiaries of those estates. The timing was critical, as 2010 estate tax returns for decedents dying on or before 12/16/2010 were due Monday, September 19, 2011. Estate tax returns are normally due nine months after death, but there was an exception because of last year’s tax law [...]

Make Your Event Stand Out With Special Lighting

Hollywood movie makers have known for decades that the right lighting makes everything more appealing. Each scene is painstakingly lit to make the actors, environment and props stand out, adding to the drama. The same goes for real life special events.A few uplights on the walls, some well placed pin spots to highlight special areas/tables/props and spot or flood lights for the main attraction will have attendees taking notice. A custom gobo- projecting a logo or message in light (think [...]

Destination weddings

Destination Weddings? Would it not be great to get everythingoff of your “Bucket List” in one trip? This is not possible, as we allknow, so why not at least cross off one of your top ten from the listduring your wedding preparations? Why not have your wedding in some faraway, or not so far away, romantic location? Romance is not dead, so whynot have an “out of town wedding” somewhere you have always wanted to,or love to visit? I know what you are [...]

Destination weddings

Destination Weddings? Would it not be great to get everythingoff of your “Bucket List” in one trip? This is not possible, as we allknow, so why not at least cross off one of your top ten from the listduring your wedding preparations? Why not have your wedding in some faraway, or not so far away, romantic location? Romance is not dead, so whynot have an “out of town wedding” somewhere you have always wanted to,or love to visit? I know what you are [...]

My Advice for a Customer Looking to Hire a Videographer

The importance and value of having a professional videographer at an event should not be overlooked. A quality video is a worthwhile long-term investment. It is a documentation of the day. There is no other event product that shows the sights of you, the dancing, and behind the scenes. The videographer has to be a good storyteller and their work has to reflect that. When you compare videographers, look at more than just the initial price. The sound should be clearly recorded and the video [...]

Questions You Should Ask To Hire The Right Videographer

Unfortunately, when customers search for the right videographer for their event, they do not know what to ask, they do not ask the right questions or they ask unfair questions. The interview process then becomes a daunting task for the customer and videographer. The result is that factors become overlooked, misunderstood, and even undervalued. This can be avoided. The task can be quick, easy, and "painless" for both parties. Thus, I have compiled a list of questions that [...]

Questions You Should Ask To Hire The Right Videographer

Unfortunately, when customers search for the right videographer for their event, they do not know what to ask, they do not ask the right questions or they ask unfair questions. The interview process then becomes a daunting task for the customer and videographer. The result is that factors become overlooked, misunderstood, and even undervalued. This can be avoided. The task can be quick, easy, and "painless" for both parties. Thus, I have compiled a list of questions that [...]

How to Get Sharp clear Pictures from your Wedding Photographer

I have  been shooting Weddings for over 25 years  all over the world  from flim to digital.   In my  older day with film we always  took a tripod to the weddings  in low light they are very important with the slower  sutter speeds to open up the background on the image.    Today tripods at Weddings in low light are more important to get  the sharp crisp Images.    Camera movement  affects [...]

How to Get Sharp clear Pictures from your Wedding Photographer

I have  been shooting Weddings for over 25 years  all over the world  from flim to digital.   In my  older day with film we always  took a tripod to the weddings  in low light they are very important with the slower  sutter speeds to open up the background on the image.    Today tripods at Weddings in low light are more important to get  the sharp crisp Images.    Camera movement  affects [...]

Selecting the Perfect Photographer

[if gte mso 9]><xml>0 0 0</xml>You finally set a date, picked your venue, caterer, florist, cake and the perfect dress that expresses who you are. Now, who will be the one to beautifully capture the story of your big day? A photograph is all you have after it’s over in a blink of an eye, so this is something you don’t want to skimp on. Many photographer book popular dates two years in advance, so don’t wait until the last minute to start your [...]