Joe and Mary Day$$s daughter Julie is a first$-$year student in college during $2023.$ Joe and Mary had an adjusted gross

income $($AGI$)$ of $$150,000,$ and Julie$$s eligible expenses were $$9,000.$ What is the amount of the American Opportunity

Tax Credit that the Days may use in $2023?$

A$.$ $$0$

B$.$ $$2,000$

C$.$ $$2,500$

D$.$ $$9,000$