Eugene and Velma Are Married

Eugene and Velma are married. For 2016, Eugene earned $25,000 and Velma earned $30,000. They have decided to file separate returns and are each entitled to claim one personal exemption. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Eugene's itemized deductions are $11,200 and Velma's are $4,000. Assuming Eugene and Velma do not live in a community property state, what is Eugene's taxable income?

A) $9,750
B) $13,800
C) $14,700
D) $21,000
E) None of the above