John and Mary moved into your rental property and paid a $$10,000$ security deposit. You agreed to use this security

deposit as thei last month's rent. Addifionally they paid a painting contractor $$2,500$ to paint the interior. How much of

these payments should be reported as rental income for this year?

A$.$ $$10,000$

B$.$ $$5,000$

C$.$ $$12,500$

D$.$ $$0$