Ivy and Taio were granted a divorce in $2016.$ In accordance with the decree, Taio made the following payments to Ivy in $2022$:

Child support payments contingent on the age of the child $$6,000$

Indefinite periodic payments terminating on Ivy's death $4000$

How much of the payments can Taio deduct as alimony in $2022?$

a$.$ $$6,000$

b$.$ $$0$

c$.$ $$4,000$

d$.$ $$10,000$