On November $1$ of this year, Jaxon borrowed $$50,000$ from Bucksnort Savings and Loan for use in his business. In December, Jaxon paid interest of $$4,500$ relating to the $12-$month period from November of this year through October of next year.

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Assume a calendar year end.

Problem $9-67$ Part$-$a $($Static$)$

a$.$ How much interest, if any, can Jaxon deduct this year if his business uses the cash method of accounting for tax purposes?