Mr Allen, Whose Marginal Tax Rate Is 37%, Owns an Office

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mr. Allen, whose marginal tax rate is 37%, owns an office building that generates $100,000 annual taxable income. He plans to create a family partnership by giving each of his three children a 15% interest in the building. Mr. Allen will retain a 55% interest. Mr. Allen will manage the building and receive a guaranteed payment of $20,000. If Mr. Allen's children are in the 12% tax bracket, compute the annual tax savings from this income-shifting arrangement.

• A) $11,250
• B) $9,000
• C) $5,000
• D) $0

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