Two years ago, Cory loaned his friend, Candy, $$5,000.$ In the current year, Candy paid Cory $$1,500$ in final settlement of the loan. Cory has $$100,000$ of salary and $$5,000$ of capital gains for the current year. What amount of the loss may he use in the current year?

Group of answer choices

$$0.$

$$1,500.$

$$3,000.$

$$3,500.$