The section 179 deduction allows a small business to take a tax deduction for the entire cost of certain property and equipment in the year it buys that property. That produces a larger, more ...

Section 179 expensing can be a very powerful tax-planning tool for small- and medium-sized businesses acquiring capital assets. While it doesn't change the amount of depreciation you can take over the ...

Buying equipment for your lawn business is different from buying supplies like fertilizer and fuel. Whereas supplies have a short-term life and are treated as expenses, the equipment you buy should ...

Use this guide for a step-by-step explanation of how Schedule C works and how to fill it out so you can make sure you’re filing your taxes correctly. Each year, sole proprietors have the chore of ...

Get the latest update on Section 179, which lets companies deduct their hardware and software purchases for 2016, 2017 and beyond. Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, ...

In what’s sure to be welcome news for small and midsize companies, the Section 179 tax deduction has been increased by $30,000 for 2025. The total deduction is now $1.25 million. In addition, the ...

Below is our annual guide to Tax Code Section 179 for self-employed and business owners who buy a vehicle. This guide encompasses qualifying vehicles purchased in the 2025 calendar year for the ...