Sunday, March 11, 2012

Section 179 Tax Write-Offs

Qualifying PropertySection 179 was designed with businesses in mind. That's why almost all types of "business equipment" qualify for the Section 179 deduction.

All businesses need equipment on an ongoing basis, be it machinery, computers, software, office furniture, vehicles, or other tangible goods. It's very likely that your business has purchased many of these goods during the past year, and will do so again and again. Section 179 is designed to make purchasing that equipment during this calendar year financially attractive.

Please keep in mind that to qualify for the Section 179 2015 Deduction, the equipment listed below must be purchased and put into use between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
  • Equipment (machines, etc) purchased for business use
  • Tangible personal property used in business
  • Business Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 6,000 lbs 
  • Computers
  • Computer "Off-the-Shelf" Software
  • Office Furniture
  • Office Equipment
  • Property attached to your building that is not a structural component of the building (i.e.: a printing press, large manufacturing tools and equipment)
  • Partial Business Use (equipment that is purchased for business use and personal use: generally, your deduction will be based on the percentage of time you use the equipment for business purposes).
2015 Deduction Limit = $25,000
This is good on new and used equipment, as well as off-the-shelf software.




There is no Section 179 deduction for motor vehicles that weigh 6000 pounds or less.

Limits for SUVs or Crossover Vehicles with GVWR above 6,000lbs
Certain vehicles (with a gross vehicle weight rating above 6,000 lbs but no more than 14,000 lbs) qualify for expensing up to $25,000 if the vehicle is financed and placed in service prior to December 31 and meet other conditions.

Post Updated April 21, 2015

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