Everything you wanted to know about Section 179

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Everything you wanted to know about Section 179
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Presenter: David J. Verno, CPA, CIA
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA
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The information included in this presentation is an overview of Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Tax Code and does not constitute tax advice as every organization or individual has unique circumstances. You should contact your tax advisor for information on how Section 179 applies to your business.
David Verno and Leone, Roberts & McDonnell, PA are not associated with Direct Capital.
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What is Section 179?
Allows for current deduction of equipment
Tangible “personal” property is eligible
Deduct cost of mixed use equipment (>50% business use)
Not all equipment is eligible
Deductions Limit
$250,000
Equipment cost limit
$800,000
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Who Qualifies for Section 179?
Virtually all businesses
The business legal structure matters
$250k limit is limited at individual level
Makes a difference if you have multiple businesses
No carryover
Being married matters
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Where Can Section 179 Be Used?
Eligible equipment to be used in US
Special Areas
Enterprise Zone & Renewal Community Businesses
Disaster Assistance Property
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When Can Section 179 Be Used?
Deductions can be used in the same year equipment is purchased
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends increased deduction
Financed equipment can be deducted in full in year purchased
Beware if business use drops below 50%
Election to take 179 can be revoked
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Section 179 Countdown:
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Why Use Section 179?
Significant impact on taxable income
Example $50,000 eligible equipment purchase
$14,000 Tax Savings
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Other small business incentives
Bonus Depreciation
Vehicle Depreciation Benefits
Net Operating Loss Carry Back
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Vehicles – Two Categories to Consider
First – Any vehicle used in a business that would not be considered a traditional passenger vehicle. Purchases of these traditional business vehicles fall under normal Section 179 guidelines
Second – Any type of sport utility vehicle that is greater than 6,000 pounds but not more than 14,000 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
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How do you elect the deduction?
You elect to take the section 179 deduction by completing Part I of Form 4562.
As with all tax records, it is important to keep Section 179 related documentation that shows how you acquired the property, the person you acquired it from and when you placed it into service
There are different rules for calculating deductions if you are married filing individually and depending on whether your business is a Partnership , S Corporation or other corporate entity.
Be aware that Estates and trusts cannot elect the section 179 deduction.
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How Much Can You Deduct?
The economic stimulus act boosted the allowed deduction from $125,000 to $250,000. The incentives are designed to benefit small and medium sized businesses as there is a cap of $800,000 on the cost of equipment purchased. For every dollar spent on equipment above $800,000 the amount of the deduction is reduced by a dollar.
For example, if equipment is purchased for $825,000 the business can only deduct $225,000 from their gross income ($825,000 - $800,000 = $25,000, then $250,000 - $25,000 = $225,000).
The amount of this deduction is not based on the number of days this equipment has been in service. So it’s never too late! You are entitled to the $250,000 deduction as long as you buy the equipment by December 31st.
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