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        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>4296</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
      </TaxesDetail>
      <TaxesDetail>
        <CategoryTxt>Federal 990PF estimated</CategoryTxt>
        <Amt>40500</Amt>
      </TaxesDetail>
    </TaxesSchedule>
  </ReturnData>
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