During 2016, Sam, a self-employed individual, paid the following amounts:

Real estate tax on Ohio home	$3,100
State income tax	1,900
Home M0rtage interest	2,000
Alimony paid	1,000
Gift tax paid on gift to daughter	1,400
Contribution to Health Savings Account	1,200
Charitable contribution	500
State sales taxes	1,950
State occupational license fee	600
Property tax on value of his automobile (used 100% for business)	465

What is the maximum amount Sam can claim as taxes in itemizing deductions from AGI?

a.	$6,650.
b.	$7,550.
c.	$7,250.
d.	$6,400.
e.	None of the above.