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 34% and Mrs. Jansen's marginal tax rate on ordinary income was 35%. 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.

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The Answer of 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 34% and Mrs. Jansen's marginal tax rate on ordinary income was 35%. 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.

Mrs Jansen Is the Sole Shareholder of Mimeo Corporation