In year 6, Garland Corp. contributed $40,000 to a qualified charitable organization. Garland’s year 6 taxable income before the deduction for charitable contributions was $410,000. Included in that amount is a $20,000 dividends received deduction. Garland also had carryover contributions of $5,000 from the prior year. In year 6, what amount can Garland deduct as charitable contributions?

a. $40,000

b. $41,000

c. $43,000

d. $45,000