A GUIDE TO
Las Vegas PRESENTED BY
Don Kuhl
live who you are
Las Vegas Known for its opulence, extravagance, and vibrancy, Las Vegas is in a class of its own. It is a 24/7 city, offering luxurious amenities, year-round entertainment, and boundless opportunity. Revered as a playground in paradise, Las Vegas basks in over 300 days of sunshine. Its dealer’s choice in regards to outdoor adventures. Relax poolside in one of The Strip’s luxurious casinos, hike in one of the surrounding desert parks, or take a helicopter ride to see the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. The extremely mild year-round temperatures range from average highs of 57°F in December to 105°F in July, with average lows ranging from 39°F in the dead of winter to 81°F in the height of summer. Located in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, and the 25th biggest city in the United States. Las Vegas and its surrounding areas sprawl across Southern Nevada, totaling 346.7 square miles. Las Vegas proper has a total area of 134.3 square miles, Henderson is 104.7 square miles, North Las Vegas is at 98 square miles, and Summerlin closes in at 9.7 square miles.
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Destinations
Golf
Casinos
Sports
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Nature
Culture
Communities
Nevada Tax
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Las Vegas lifestyle • MICHELIN STAR DINING • WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT • INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES • UNMATCHED RECREATION • NEVADA TAX ADVANTAGES • PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
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Destinations
Las Vegas is extremely unique in that it has something to offer everyone. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, gambling connoisseur, adrenaline adventurist, have a penchant for the nostalgic, or a devotee to the strange and eclectic, you can certainly find your niche in Las Vegas.
NOTEWORTHY ATTRACTIONS • Fremont Street Arts District • Fountains at The Bellagio • The Neon Museum • The High Roller at The LinQ • The Mob Museum • Las Vegas Sign • Las Vegas Arches • Las Vegas Natural History Museum • Las Vegas Motorspeedway • Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum • Pinball Hall of Fame
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Golf
With nearly 70 golf courses in the greater Las Vegas, as well as surrounding areas, it is the dealer’s choice in terms of hitting the links. Most courses are designed by former Masters winners and other notable professionals, as well as are fashioned after famous courses such as Augusta and the British Open, so you know you are experiencing high-quality fairways. Because Las Vegas is quite literally a 24/7/365 city with over 300 days of sunshine, the weather provides for prime golfing opportunities.
NOTEWORTHY GOLF COURSES • DragonRidge • Shadow Creek • The Summit • TPC Las Vegas • Wolf Creek • The Wolf at Paiute • Bear’s Best • TPC Summerlin • Reflection Bay • Cascata • Rio Secco • South Shore • Wynn
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Casinos
There are many casinos to make your bets at, each with its own distinctive style and ambience. There is no shortage of luxury and extravagance in Las Vegas. Whether you are trying your hand with Lady Luck, taking in one of the many world-renowned live shows, or indulging in a well-deserved spa day and one of the many lavish resort spas, all of your wildest dreams will come true.
NOTEWORTHY CASINOS • Bellagio • Caesar’s Palace • MGM • Aria • The Cosmopolitan • Paris • Venetian/Palazzo • Wynn & Encore • The Mirage • Mandalay Bay
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Sports
Professional and semi-professional sports have taken Las Vegas by storm in recent years. Any sports fan will be content in Las Vegas, from hockey, baseball, and basketball, to soccer, football, and professional fighting.
NOTEWORTHY SPORTS • The Golden Nights (NHL) • The Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) • Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball) • Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) • Vegas Rollers (Professional Tennis) • Las Vegas Lights FC (Soccer) • UNLV Rebels (NCAA) • Boxing • UFC
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Nature
There is an overwhelming abundance of natural beauty surrounding Las Vegas. It’s easy to take advantage of the endless days of sunshine and explore any of the many natural wonders- from State and National Parks to various lakes and canyons. Immerse yourself in the idyllic and breathtaking views, and contemplate within the immensely astounding and innate wonderment of the landscape.
NOTEWORTHY NATURE • Red Rock • Valley of Fire • Lake Mead • Mt. Charleston • Lake Las Vegas • Black Canyon • Floyd Lamb State Park • Spring Mountain Ranch State Park • The Colorado River • Bryce Canyon National Park • Death Valley National Park • Zion National Park
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Culture
Brilliant and beguiling, Las Vegas is in a class of its own. Offering a multitude of diversity, entertainment and culture is in no short supply. Catch a superstar during their residency or a world-renowned, mind-bending acrobatic spectacle at one of the many lavish casino-resorts, enjoy favorite local events at various venues, or peruse the multifarious forms of art.
NOTEWORTHY VENUES • Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art • Centennial Hills Amphiteather • The Smith Center • The Chelsea • The Brooklyn Bowl • West Las Vegas art Center Gallery • Chamber Gallery • Boulder Plaza • First Friday on Fremont Street • The Colesseum at Caeser’s Palace • Container Park
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Communities
Quick Facts, Things To Do & Noteworthy Attractions:
SUMMERLIN Located along the western edge of Las Vegas Valley, next to Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountain range, sits sparkling Summerlin. Starting out as land purchased by Howard Hughes in 1952, Summerlin saw its first bout of development in 1988 when its first master-planned community was announced. During the early 1990’s, Summerlin exploded in terms of development, quickly becoming the number one in new home sales nationwide. This streak continued from 1997-2003, then returning to the top ten from 2018 to present day. It is now approximately 35 square miles of award-winning, mixed-use villages with boundless amenities, including top educational choices, world-class venues, and many nationally and locally owned businesses. Environmental preservation is a core value of Summerlin, therefore, prior to breaking ground, a land exchange occurred between BLM, The Nature Conservancy, and the Howard Hughes Foundation in order to protect nearby Red Rock Canyon, exchanging parcels of environmentally sensitive land for more development appropriate land. Living harmoniously with nature, as well as one-another, is an integral part of living in Summerlin.
• Ten golf courses, one of the world’s first Jack Nicklaus-Designed Bear’s Best golf courses, and Nevada’s only two Tournament Players Club (TPC) courses. • 250+ Village & neighborhood parks • 150+ miles of complete trail system • Diverse houses of worship • Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (privately owned & operated) • Age Qualifying Villages • Active Selling/Developing Villages ◦The Canyons ◦The Cliffs ◦Downtown Summerlin- commercial & luxury rental residences ◦The Mesa ◦The Ridges ◦The Paseos ◦South Square ◦Reverence ◦Stonebridge ◦Summerlin Centre ◦Azure ◦The Summit ◦Falcon Pointe ◦Talon Ridge ◦Indigo • Festival of Arts • Nevada Ballet Theatre • Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center • Vintage Market Days/Farmers Markets • Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden • Downtown Summerlin- 400 acre outdoor pedestrian center featuring shopping, dining, as well as: ◦Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa ◦City National Arena, the NHL practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights ◦Las Vegas Ballpark, a Triple-A baseball stadium and home of the Las Vegas Aviators
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THE STRIP Living on The Strip is a hustler’s dream, and with many high rises, penthouses, apartments, and condos available, the possibilities are endless. Luxury awaits its residents at many of the casino resorts found along Las Vegas Boulevard. From the swanky Cosmopolitan and Mandarian Oriental, to the Signature at MGM and CityCenter, living on The Strip can be your ultimate reality. To call The Strip home, one must appreciate the bustle and 24/7 electric lifestyle. World-class resorts and their amenities, as well as an abundance of entertainment and dining options are your neighbors when living on The Strip.
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Quick Facts, Things To Do & Noteworthy Attractions:
HENDERSON To aid America and its allies during WWII, Henderson supplied the US War Department with magnesium for munitions and airplane parts with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. After WWII, the city of Henderson was nearly sold off as war surplus property, but was saved via the Nevada legislature passing a bill giving the Colorado River Commission of Nevada ownership of the industrial plant and land. Henderson was officially incorporated in 1953. Today, Henderson is approximately 103 square miles with a population of over 300,000. As the second biggest city in Nevada, Henderson touts itself as having small town values with big city efficiencies. Located along the southern end of Las Vegas Valley, Henderson is comprised of over 20 neighborhoods: • Green Valley Ranch • Westgate • Green Valley South • Green Valley North • MacDonald Ranch • McCullough Hills • Gibson Springs • Anthem • Paradise Hills • Whitney Ranch • Calico Ridge • Pittman • Highland Hills • Midway • Mission Hills • Black Mountain • Lake Las Vegas • Foothills • Townsite • Valley View • River Mountain
• Nevada’s largest recreational facility – Henderson Multigenerational Center • Nevada’s largest outdoor pavillion- Henderson Pavilion • 1 Municipal Golf Course- Wildhorse Golf Club • 6 Public Golf Courses◦Chimera Golf Club ◦Desert Willow (Executive Course) ◦Legacy ◦Reflection Bay Golf Club ◦The Revere Golf Club (36 holes) ◦Rio Secco • 3 Private Golf Courses ◦Anthem Country Club ◦DragonRidge ◦SouthShore • 69 city parks ◦17 dog-friendly parks • Henderson Events Plaza • 6 Recreational Centers • Acacia Demonstration Gardens • Arroyo Grande Pump Track & BMX Dirt Jump Park • Bark Park at Heritage Park • Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve • Henderson Ice Hockey Facility (under construction) • Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve • Whitney Mesa BMX Track • Clark County Museum • Lion Habitat Ranch • Cowabunga Bay • The M Resort • Sunset Station • Green Valley Ranch Resort • Henderson Symphony Orchestra • 4 Entertainment Districts ◦Artisan Booze District ◦Water Street District ◦Lake Las Vegas ◦The District at Green Valley Ranch • 29 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 9 high schools, 20+ private & charter schools • 20+ options for higher education • 5 Spas, notably Spa Mio at M Resort and The Spa at Green Valley Ranch
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LAS VEGAS The city of Las Vegas was initially a railroad town, established in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911. With construction on nearby Hoover Dam beginning in 1937, coupled with liberal residency requirements for divorce, Las Vegas saw an influx of residents. In the midst of the Great Depression, this gave the area a much needed population boost. By 1941, the first casinoresorts were being erected, beginning the reputation of which Las Vegas will forever be known for. Las Vegas residency options are broken down into three basic categories: Valley, City, and Downtown. From suburban communities & neighborhoods to urban-style apartment, condominium and loft residences, as well as luxury estate enclaves, there are residential options available for every lifestyle. Living within the city, you will be immersed in history-rich neighborhoods, featuring mid-century architecture mingled with master-planned communities. Downtown Las Vegas is currently experiencing a revitalization, with an upswinging desire for high-rise living. Single-families and young professionals alike are flocking to the area.
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Nevada Taxes
SALES TAX 8.15% in Clark County, Nevada. Assessment varies per county. Nevada does not charge sales tax on medicine, services, or on food items for home use.
PROPERTY TAX $3.1015 (Clark County Weighted average) per $100 assessed value (assessment ratio of 35%0. Actual dollar amounts cary by township/city with a cap of $3.64 per $100 of assessed valuation, plus $0.02 added to the state debt component for capital projects, for a total of $3.66.
COMMERCE TAX This applies to businesses with annual gross revenues in excess of $4 million. Rates vary by indistry type. 50% of a businesses’ commerce tax can be applied as a credit against the modified business tax. The tax is paid annually and begins to accrue on July 1, but is not first payable until August 15.
MODIFIED BUSINESS TAX No tax on gross wages less than $50,00 per calendar quarter. 1.45% on gross wages above $50,000 per calendar quarter. Employers may deduct dollars paid for employee health insurance or health benefit plan.
UNEMPLOYMENT TAX FOR NEW EMPLOYERS
No Corporate or Personal Income Tax No Unitary Tax No Franchise Tax on Income No Inventory/Inheritance/Estate/Gift Tax No Admissions/Chain Store Tax
Employers starting a new business in Nevada must pay unemployment insurance tax at a rate of 2.95% of wages paid to each employee, up to the taxable wage limit of $27,800. The employer retains this rate for a period of 14 to 17 calendar quarters, after wchich this rate will be determined under the “Experience Rating” system. There is an additional 0.05% tax for the Career Enhancement Program.
STATE BUSINESS LICENSE FEES State business license fees for corporations is $500. For all other entities, it is $200.
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