Tana's $2015$ divorce decree requires Tana to make the following transfers to Tana's former spouse during the current year:

Alimony payments of $$3,000.$

Child support of $$2,000.$

Property division of stock with a basis of $$4,000$ and a fair market value of $$6,500.$

What is the amount of Tana's alimony deduction for the current year?

A$.$ $$9,500$

B$.$ $$3,000$

C$.$ $$7,000$