Camden graduated from college last year and started repaying his student loans. He received Form $1098-$E$,$ Student Loan Interest Statement, showing he paid $$3,000$ in interest on his student loans for the year. His total income before adjustments is $$68,500,$ and he meets all requirements to be able to deduct the interest. How much, if any, will he be allowed to deduct as an adjustment to his income?

$$0$

$$600$

$$2,500$

$$3,000$

Court$-$ordered child support of $$1,000$ per month.

Court$-$ordered alimony of $$500$ per month.

How much of this income is taxable and must be reported on his federal return?

$$0$

$$6,000$

$$12,000$

$$18,000$