Congress extends the amount that small businesses may write-off for capital expenditures: $250,000!
Business Equipment
Business owners who acquire equipment including machinery, computers, and other tangible goods, usually prefer a substantial deduction in a single tax year, rather than a little at a time over a number of years. This accelerated deduction is known by its section in the tax code: a Section 179 deduction. The 2009 law extends the amount of qualified property that a business can expense under Section 179 to $250,000.This incentive is for equipment placed in service by December 31, 2009 and is designed for small companies, so the deduction phases out when a business purchases more than $800,000 in one year. (Companies cannot write off more than their taxable income).
Bonus Depreciation
The law also maintains the bonus depreciation of 50% for qualifying assets. This bonus is in addition to regular first-year depreciation.
Benefits of a Non-Tax/Capital Lease
The benefit of a Non-Tax/Capital Lease is that it can take advantage of Section 179: expense up to $250,000 if the equipment is put in use in 2009. In addition, you may depreciate any excess on the depreciation schedule for that asset. Examples of Non-Tax/Capital Leases include a $1.00 Buyout, an Equipment Finance Agreement (EFA), and a 10% Purchase Upon Termination (PUT) Lease.
Example: Assume you finance $300,000 worth of business equipment, put it in use in 2009, and take advantage of Section 179. Your tax savings could be significant:
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50 % Bonus Depreciation
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Normal 1st year Depreciation:
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Total 1st Year Deduction:
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Tax Savings
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Cost of New Equipment
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The sample calculation shows how taking advantage of Section 179 can significantly lower the true cost of equipment ownership from $300,000 to $202,000.
For the specific impact to your company, please contact your tax advisor.
Tax Code Section 179 & Election to Expense Detail
This expense deduction is provided for taxpayers (other than estates, trusts or certain non-corporate lessors) who elect to treat the cost of qualifying property as an expense rather than a capital expenditure. Under Section 179, equipment purchases, up to the amount approved for a given year, can be expensed (deducted from taxable income) if installed by December 31st. Non-Tax leases qualify for this deduction in their year of inception. Any excess above the expensed amount can be depreciated depending on the equipment type. Not all states follow federal law. Contact your tax advisor for further detail or visit www.irs.gov for specific detail.
Act now!
To take advantage of the incentives and the substantial tax savings, your business equipment must be put in use by year-end. Please contact your tax advisor to learn about the specific impact to your business.
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Helpful Links:
IRS Section 179 Information
2009 Tax Calcuator
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