Mrs Jansen Is the Sole Shareholder of Mimeo Corporation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Jansen is the sole shareholder of Mimeo Corporation. She also owns the office building that serves as corporate headquarters. Last year, Mimeo paid $200,000 annual rent to Mrs. Jansen for use of the building. Mimeo's marginal tax rate was 21% and Mrs. Jansen's marginal tax rate on ordinary income was 37%. The revenue agent who audited Mimeo's return concluded that the fair rental value of the office building was $150,000. Compute the net impact of this audit conclusion on Mrs. Jansen's income tax liability.

• A) $8,500 increase
• B) $10,500 decrease
• C) $10,500 increase
• D) $8,500 decrease

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Risk Level

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