Section 179 Tax Deduction is More Important Than Ever in 2022
Section 179 Tax Deduction is More Important Than Ever in 2022
Taking the Section 179 tax deduction might mean more to companies in 2022 than any year in recent memory.
Section 179 is the IRS business tax deduction that allows companies to deduct the full price of new or used business equipment. For 2022, the deduction is $1,080,000, meaning a business can deduct the full cost of more than $1 million worth of acquired equipment that is purchased, leased or financed.
The equipment must be both purchased and put into service during the 2022 calendar year, so right now is the time to contact your nearest Bobcat Central dealer to ensure your equipment has arrived in time for the tax year. You have until midnight on December 31 to acquire it, plug it in, fuel it up and start it.
Who Can Qualify
The good news is that even the smallest contractor buying one attachment from Bobcat Central can deduct the full cost of it. Most tangible business equipment and Bobcat Equipment qualify (again, both new or used), and any size business can take the deduction.
The tax deduction is so important this year is many companies are seeing their projections and numbers shrink as inflation and rising interest rates continue to be the news of the day. So, taking a deduction on the entire cost of acquired equipment (as opposed to yearly depreciation) can make a very large difference to 2022’s bottom line.
How Can I use this Deduction
Many might not be aware of is that the deduction can be taken whether the equipment was outright purchased or leased/financed. That last part is particularly interesting since the amount of tax money saved from the deduction can very well exceed the payments made in 2022, making it a net gain for the year.
To give an example of this, consider this 3 step scenario:
1. A company finances an excavator in September 2022. The total cost was $150,000. The payments of $2,700 begin in October. That would equate to three months of payments made in 2022 for a total of $8,100 (these are all rough figures for illustration purposes).
2. The company then takes a Section 179 deduction on the machine for the full amount ($150,000). At a 35% tax rate, that equates to a net tax savings of $52,500. That $52,500 comes right off the tax bill and stays in the company’s bank account. The $52,500 in net tax savings minus the $8,100 paid out equals $44,400.
3. By acquiring the equipment, the company’s 2022 is $44,400 better than it would have been had it not acquired the equipment at all. Plus, they get to use the equipment. Wow!
This is why Section 179 can matter so much in 2022. Yes, in this scenario, you’re taking the deduction all at once instead of spreading it out, but for most companies, money now is superior to money later. Especially in the business climate we find ourselves in.
Contact Your Tax Professional
Of course, this is not to be taken as outright tax advice. Always speak to your accountant or tax professional for what makes the most sense for your company. But even if you’ve always taken normal depreciation in the past, Section 179 might make more sense in 2022. Especially if the rising rates we’re seeing do tame inflation. 2023 might be looking much better than today, so again, money now is often better than money later.