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Spray Nok-Out into the reservoir. Do not wipe, but rather allow to air dry. Nok-Out is non- toxic, hypoallergenic, tasteless and completely safe. The next morning, if your coffeemaker is anything but fresh and clean, give the contents and parts another round of Nok-Out. Visit NokOut.com for more information and to order a supply for your home — and don't forget to use coupon code DPL to get 10 percent off non- bundled items. While you're there, check out the latest ad- ditions to the Nok-Out family of products: Pet Shampoo and Carpet Cleaner, too. Nothing removes odors like Nok-Out be- cause it really kills the bacteria that causes the odors without perfumes or dyes. MaryHuntisthe founder of www.Debt- ProofLiving.com, a per- sonal finance member website. You can email her at mary@everyday- cheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Thecaseofthe stinky coffeemaker COURTESYPHOTO TehamaCountySuperiorCourtJudgeJohnGaraventasworeinTehamaCountyofficialsataceremonyMonday morning. The elected officials who took their oaths of office are, from le , Supervisor Dennis Garton, Clerk & Recorder-Registrar of Voters Jennifer Vise, Supervisor Bob Williams, Treasurer-Tax Collector Dana Hollmer, Assessor Dale Stroud, Auditor-Controller LeRoy Anderson, Sheriff Dave Hencratt and Superintendent of Schools Charles Allen. TEHAMA COUNTY OFFICIALSSWORNIN Mary Hunt The Honorable Mat- thew McGlynn is sched- uled to swear-in 11 Court Appointed Spe- cial Advocates — CA- SAs — at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Juvenile Justice Center, 1790 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. This is the inaugural class of CASA volunteers following the recent ex- pansion of the program into Tehama County. CASA volunteers are ap- pointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected chil- dren, to make sure they don't get lost in the over- burdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, perma- nent home. For many abused chil- dren, their CASA volun- teer will be the one con- stant adult presence in their lives. CASA of Shasta and Te- hama counties is a pro- gram administered by Northern Valley Catholic Social Service. COURTS First class of CASA volunteers to be sworn in Thankyou! PLEASERECYCLE TH IS N EW SP AP ER . As the Forms W-2 and other important tax docu- ments begin to arrive in the mail, Americans' thoughts turn to the dread prospect of filing their 2014 tax re- turns. With all the annual changes to the tax rules, it's not surprising that millions of Americans hire a paid preparer. After all, ask- ing questions or search- ing the Web for answers often leads to more confu- sion and misconceptions, because when it comes to taxes, one standard answer usually does not fit all. The National Associa- tion of Enrolled Agents — a group of federally licensed tax practitioners who spe- cialize in taxes — lists these six frequently-encountered tax myths. Myth: "I'm filing an ex- tension this year, so I don't need to pay anything yet." Fact: Tax extensions only extend the time you have left to file, and do not change the date on which you have to pay taxes owed. If you owe taxes and file an extension, you still have to pay the taxes owed by April 15, regardless of the ex- tended deadline date. Oth- erwise, interest and penal- ties begin to stack up. Myth: "I had a really big loss in the stock mar- ket this year, so I won't owe any income taxes." Fact: Deduction of capi- tal losses against ordinary income is limited to $3,000 per year. Also, whether you reinvest or receive divi- dends, they are income and are taxed as such. Myth: "They paid me in cash, so I don't have to re- port it." Fact: If it's income, you must report it. You must always report income, re- gardless of whether it's cash, tips, bonuses or div- idends. Myth: "I'm too young to have to pay taxes." Fact: Even dependents working part-time while in high school must file a tax return if they earned more than $6,200 in 2014, if they want to receive their refund or if their unearned income is more than $1,000. There are numerous other situ- ations that may lead to a dependent having to file a tax return. To be safe, con- sider consulting a licensed tax professional. Myth: "Income earned outside the U.S. is not tax- able." Fact: The operative word is "income," which means it's taxable. The IRS re- quires taxpayers to report all earned income, even if it's earned abroad. Myth: "Tax preparers only fill out forms that you can do yourself." Fact: Licensed prepar- ers know the intricate (and constantly changing) tax laws, regulations and codes, and how they can be applied for your bene- fit to save you money. En- rolled agents, America's tax experts®, receive IRS- approved annual continu- ing education, ensuring that they have the most up-to-date strategies to make sure you pay only what you owe and get any refunds you are due. En- rolled agents not only spe- cialize in tax preparation and tax planning, they can also represent you before the IRS. Find an enrolled agent in your area on the "Find an EA" directory at www.naea.org. ENROLLED AGENTS Six common misconceptions about filing taxes By Anick Jesdanun The Associated Press LAS VEGAS Imagine a world in which your garage door opens automatically as you pull into the drive- way. The living room lights and heater turn on — per- haps the oven starts warm- ing up, too. In the so-called "smart home," cars, appli- ances and other devices all have sensors and Internet connectivity to think and act for themselves, and make your life easier. We're not there just yet, but we're getting closer. The smart-home concept is known in tech circles as the Internet of Things. Cur- rent iterations primarily in- clude our ability to control gadgets such as lights and security alarms or view data remotely through a smartphone app. At the International CES gad- get show in Las Vegas this week, manufacturers will promote more devices and functionality. Some gad- gets will be able to talk di- rectly with one another, not just to an app. The show opens to the public today. The Internet of Things could mean big business for gadget makers. The Con- sumer Electronics Associa- tion projects sales of smart energy and security sys- tems alone will total $574 million this year, a 23 per- cent increase from 2014. Al- though that pales by com- parison to the $18 billion spent on TVs and displays, growth has been swift. In terms of people smarten- ing up their homes in ear- nest, though, it will prob- ably be another two years before devices are cheap and widespread enough for the typical consumer, says Eduardo Pinheiro, CEO of Muzzley, which makes a hub that allows devices to talk to each other. For now, the smart home is more about possibilities than practice. Many com- panies exhibiting at CES are laying the foundation for what a smart-home sys- tem will eventually do, hop- ing to entice consumers to start thinking about up- grading to smart gadgets. It's not always an easy sell. Consider wearable de- vices that track fitness and other activities. In many cases, the novelty wears off quickly, and devices end up in drawers. But what if a wearable device that tracks sleep could tell the coffee- maker to start brewing as soon as you awoke? When the coffee's done, what if the sprinklers on the front lawn automatically turned off so you didn't get wet walking out the front door to work? For example, Lucis Tech- nologies will soon ship a smart-lighting device called NuBryte that can learn your behavior, such as what time you tend to come home. Sensors can turn on the night light if you wake up to use the bathroom but switch on brighter lights during the day. A coffeemaker from Smarter will soon use data from fitness trackers such as Fitbit. If you had a bad night of sleep, the coffee- maker will know to make the java stronger that morning. Other products focus on better notifica- tions, such as a battery for a smoke detector to alert you on your phone when the alarm goes off. TECHNOLOGY Smart gadgets take center stage at CES American Style - It's all about the flavor! www.kahunasmongolianbbq.com 2151 Market St. • Redding • (530) 244-4200 $ 2 OFF Regularly Priced Adult Meals (Dine-In Only) One per table. 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