Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software during the tax year.
You may have heard the buzz around Section 179 recently. And that’s for good reason. Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software during the tax year. You can even finance the purchase rather than pay with cash! That means that if you buy a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the full purchase price from your gross income in that tax year and pay over time. Some lenders even offer graduated repayment programs that would allow you to implement the equipment into your practice, take the tax deduction, start generating cash flow from that equipment, and not make any payments for several months.
But here’s the catch: it changes annually. The maximum allowable deduction and the phase-out threshold are adjusted each year to reflect current economic conditions and legislative changes. This means that what practices deducted under Section 179 last year may not be the same this year. For Section 179 deductions in 2024, you can now deduct up to $1,220,000 on new or used equipment, property, and vehicles. This increased from $1,160,000 in 2023.
Now that you know how Section 179 works and what’s new this year, let’s review some do’s and don’ts before you elect your deduction.
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By following these do’s and don’ts you can be better positioned to effectively reap the benefits of Section 179, helping to reduce your tax burden while investing in essential equipment.
For a complimentary consultation and to learn more about Section 179, please contact Henry Schein Financial Services online, call 1-877-776-7286, or email hsfs@henryschein.com. To explore Henry Schein Medical’s equipment capabilities, click here.
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