NOW is the perfect time to add new or used trucks to your fleet ahead of the coming 2027 emissions regulations.
By considering the Section 179 deduction, you can write off up to $1,220,000 for new or used equipment put into use in 2024.
What is Section 179?
Section 179 is part of the IRS tax code that allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment acquired and put into use during the tax year. If you purchase qualifying equipment, you can deduct the full purchase price from your gross income. This tax deduction can be a beneficial program for both large and small businesses.
How Does Section 179 Work?
This tax program takes the place of typical depreciation that was done over a set period of time. With Section 179 you can write off the entire purchase price of qualifying equipment in the current tax year. This gives many businesses the ability to purchase NOW, instead of having to wait for better financial environments.
There is one caveat to the program. Not only does it cap the amount a business can write off ($1,220,000 expensed assets), but it also limits the total amount of equipment purchased (set at $3,050,000 for 2024).
There is also a use requirement. The tax code requires that any equipment acquired and submitted to the program must be used for business purposes more than 50% of the time to qualify.
Calculating your 2024 section 179 deduction
If you are planning on making a purchase in 2024, use the Section 179 Tax Deduction Calculator available from Section179.org. All you’ll need to get started is:
- Cost of Equipment
- Business Tax Bracket