Kara wants to purchase a home for $300,000. In order to purchase her home, she obtains a $275,000 loan that will be repaid in 30 years and has a fixed interest rate of 5%. Assume that during year 4, the interest she pays totals $11,940 and property taxes paid are $6,000. Kara is in the 30% tax bracket. What is the reduction in the amount of taxes that Kara must pay to the federal government?