In recent years, Haverhill Corporation has averaged net income of $10 million per year on net sales of $100 million per year. It currently has no long-term debt, but is considering a debt issue of $6.0 million. The interest rate on the debt would be 4 percent. Haverhill currently faces an effective tax rate of 35 percent. What would be Haverhills annual interest tax shield if it goes through with the debt issuance?

what is the annual interest rate?