The Auto Truck Group is urging small businesses to take advantage of the federal Section 179 deduction on equipment that allows a deduction of as much as $500,000 on new and used equipment purchases.
Section 179 Deduction Reinstated at $500,000
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) permanently sets the Section 179 cap at $500,000. Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the cost of certain new and used property, including certain motor vehicles.