A company uses the accrual method of accounting when filing their tax return. \\[ \\begin{array}{l} \\text { Joe - Paid } \\$ 2,000 \\text { on } 12 / 28 / 23 \\\\ \\text { Alex - Paid } \\$ 1,500 \\text { on } 1 / 4 / 24 \\\\ \\text { Richard - Paid } \\$ 1,000 \\text { on } 2 / 1 / 24 \\\\ \\text { Julie - Paid } \\$ 3,000 \\text { on } 3 / 31 / 24 \\\\ \\text { Adam - Paid } \\$ 2,500 \\text { on } 4 / 15 / 24 \\end{array} \\] What is the deduction the company can claim in 2023 for the above bonuses? \\( \\$ 4,500 \\) \\( \\$ 10,000 \\) \\( \\$ 2,000 \\) \\( \\$ 7,500 \\) \\( \\$ 3,500 \\)