Matthew's divorce decree calls for him to pay his former spouse, Makenzi, $$200$ a month as child support and $$150$ a month as alimony. Matthew fails to pay Makenzi in July and December. The divorce decree was finalized on September $1,2018.$

The amount Matthew may deduct as alimony paid is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

$$1,100$

$$1,500$

$$1,800$

$$3,500$