Eugene and Velma are married. For 2019, Eugene earned $25,000 and Velma earned $30,000. They have decided to file separate returns. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Velma's itemized deductions are $14,200 so she is going to itemize. Eugene's itemized deductions are $4,000. Assuming Eugene and Velma do not live in a community property state, what is Eugene's taxable income?

a.$21,000

b.$26,000

c.$12,800

d.$18,000

e.None of these choices are correct.