What is Section 179?
Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software purchased or financed during the tax year. Instead of depreciating these assets over time, businesses can deduct the full amount in the year of purchase, which provides immediate tax relief.
How does it benefit businesses?
Section 179 offers significant financial advantages to businesses by allowing them to reduce their taxable income through immediate deductions on equipment and software purchases. This immediate deduction incentivizes businesses to invest in new equipment, helping with cash flow and enabling them to grow more quickly. It also reduces the need for long-term depreciation accounting.
What types of equipment can be purchased?
Eligible purchases include a wide range of business equipment, such as:
- Machinery and equipment (including large printers, copiers, and other business hardware)
- Office furniture
- Vehicles used for business (with certain limits)
- Computer software
- Other tangible property used in business operations
The specific types of equipment must be used primarily for business purposes to qualify.