Indicate the amount $($if any$)$ that Josh can deduct as an ordinary and necessary business deduction in each of the following situations.

Note: Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable.

Problem $9-47$ Part$-$c $($Static$)$

c$.$ This year Josh paid $$15,000$ to employ the mayor's son in the business. Josh would typically pay an employee with these responsibilities about $$10,000,$ but the mayor assured Josh that after his son was hired, some city business would be coming his way.

Deductible amount