Short Answer: Some readers argue that Bloodchild is more about love and symbiosis than oppression. Do you think the relationship between Gan and T’Gatoi is one of coercion or mutual benefit? Support your answer with textual evidence.

How does Butler describe the Tlic’s reproductive process?

What does T’Gatoi offer Gan’s family in exchange for their continued service?

What is the primary reason humans (Terrans) live among the Tlic?

Jamie is single. In 2024, she reported $100,250 of taxable income, including a long-term capital gain of $5,500. The remainder of the taxable income is from ordinary sources. What is her gross tax liability? (Here’s a link to the tax rate schedule). Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.

Harmony reports a regular tax liability of $15,000 and tentative minimum tax of $17,000. Given just this information, what is her alternative minimum tax liability for the year?

Which of the following tax and/or nontax business entity characteristics are generally key factors for small business owners in deciding which business entity to choose?

Kerry has a brokerage account and buys on margin (i.e., borrows from the broker), which resulted in an interest expense of $50,000 during 2024.  Income generated in 2024 through the brokerage account was as follows: Taxable Interest                                 $15,000Short-term capital gains                   $30,000 Kerry had no other investment income.  How much investment interest can Kerry deduct in 2024?

Betty is a consultant and operates a sole proprietorship providing advisory services.  In July of 2024, Betty traveled from Minneapolis to Munich, Germany, to meet with a client.  She spent a total of 15 days in Germany. 10 of the days were devoted to business, holding meetings with her client, and providing advisory services. Taking advantage of being abroad, Betty spent the other 5 days site seeing around Munich. Betty incurred the following expenses on her trip: Airfare $1,450 Hotel $1,875 ($125/night) Meals at restaurants $1,350 ($90/day) Rental Car $375 ($25/Day) How much of the above expenses qualify as deductible business travel expenses, if any? Show your work to receive partial credit. 

The image above is an inferior view of the abdomen, looking up from the pelvic region.  Identify the primary muscle of breathing pictured above:  _______