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Can Your AVA Reduce Your Taxes?

November 5, 2010 Media Coverage

Wines & Vines
November 4, 2010
"Can Your AVA Reduce Your Taxes?"
Farella Braun + Martel's William J. Schlinkert explained the recent IRS ruling that allows vineyard owners some appellation-based deductions.

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