Peggy was offered a $$25,000$ severance package from her employer. She chose an alternative severance package under which the employer would provide $$22,000$ in cash and agree to pay for certain outplacement services valued at $$3,000.$ How much of the severance package must Peggy include in her income?

a$.$ $$25,000$

b$.$ $$22,000$

c$.$ $$3,000$

d$.$ $$0$