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Coconut, an individual, is the sole shareholder of Tropical Fruit Corporation, a U.S. based corporation. Coconut also owns the office building that serves as corporate headquarters for Tropical Fruit Corporation. Last year, Tropical Fruit Corporation paid $1,800,000 annual rent to Coconut for use of the building. Tropical Fruit Corporation 's marginal tax rate was 21% and Coconut's marginal tax rate on ordinary income was 37%. Also, Coconut's qualified dividend rate was 20%. The revenue agent who audited Tropical Fruit Corporation's return concluded that the fair rental value of the office building was $1,350,000. Compute the decrease in Coconut's income tax liability as a result of this audit conclusion O $18,000 $76,500 O $13,500 $94,500

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