Anakin and Padme Skywalker have one daughter, Leia, who is 1…

Anakin and Padme Skywalker have one daughter, Leia, who is 16 years old. In November of 2023, the Skywalkers took in Leia’s 16-year-old friend Phasma, who has lived with them ever since. The Skywalkers have not legally adopted Phasma but Leia often refers to Phasma as her “sister.” The Skywalkers provide all of the support for both girls, neither girl receives any income during the year, and both girls live at the Skywalkers’ residence. Which of the following statements is true regarding whom Anakin and Padme may claim as dependents for 2024?

Single Tax rate Taxable income bracket Tax owed…

Single Tax rate Taxable income bracket Tax owed 10% $0 to $11,600. 10% of taxable income. 12% $11,601 to $47,150. $1,160 plus 12% of the amount over $11,600. 22% $47,151 to $100,525. $5,426 plus 22% of the amount over $47,150. 24% $100,526 to $191,950. $17,168.50 plus 24% of the amount over $100,525. 32% $191,951 to $243,725. $39,110.50 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950. 35% $243,726 to $609,350. $55,678.50 plus 35% of the amount over $243,725. 37% $609,351 or more. $183,647.25 plus 37% of the amount over $609,350.     Married filing jointly Tax rate Taxable income bracket Taxes owed 10% $0 to $23,200. 10% of taxable income. 12% $23,201 to $94,300. $2,320 plus 12% of the amount over $23,200. 22% $94,301 to $201,050. $10,852 plus 22% of the amount over $94,300. 24% $201,051 to $383,900. $34,337 plus 24% of the amount over $201,050. 32% $383,901 to $487,450. $78,221 plus 32% of the amount over $383,900. 35% $487,451 to $731,200. $111,357 plus 35% of the amount over $487,450. 37% $731,201 or more. $196,669.50 + 37% of the amount over $731,200.     Married filing separately Tax rate Taxable income bracket Taxes owed 10% $0 to $11,600. 10% of taxable income. 12% $11,601 to $47,150. $1,160 plus 12% of the amount over $11,600. 22% $47,151 to $100,525. $5,426 plus 22% of the amount over $47,150. 24% $100,526 to $191,950. $17,168.50 plus 24% of the amount over $100,525. 32% $191,951 to $243,725. $39,110.50 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950. 35% $243,726 to $365,600 $55,678.50 plus 35% of the amount over $243,725. 37% $365,601 or more. $98,334.75 plus 37% of the amount over $365,600.     Head of household Tax rate Taxable income bracket Tax owed 10% $0 to $16,550. 10% of taxable income. 12% $16,551 to $63,100. $1,655 plus 12% of the amount over $16,500. 22% $63,101 to $100,500. $7,241 plus 22% of the amount over $63,100. 24% $100,501 to $191,950. $15,469 plus 24% of the amount over $100,500. 32% $191,951 to $243,700. $37,417 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950. 35% $243,701 to $609,350. $53,977 plus 35% of the amount over $243,700. 37% $609,350 or more. $181,954.50 plus 37% of the amount over $609,350.  

A patient presents with symptoms of itching, redness, and sw…

A patient presents with symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling in the outer ear canal. On examination, the nurse notes discharge and tenderness upon manipulation of the ear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the primary nursing intervention?