💡 2025-2026 Tax Strategy Update
Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation
Which One Saves You More?

New law changes everything. Here's what every business owner needs to know before year-end.

Section 179

You Choose
What to Deduct

Deduct up to $2.5 million in equipment the year you buy it

Pick exactly which assets to expense — asset by asset

Covers HVAC, roofs & building improvements — bonus doesn't

Cannot create a tax loss — limited to business income

VS
Section 168(k)

100% Bonus
Depreciation

100% deduction restored for assets acquired after Jan. 19, 2025

No dollar limit — works on any qualifying amount

Applies automatically — all-or-nothing by asset class

Can create a tax loss, carrying forward to future years

📊 Real-World Example — Construction Company
$180K
New Excavator
25%
Tax Rate
$0
Straight Line Yr 1
↓ Use Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation ↓
$45,000 Tax Saved — Year One
vs. only $2,250/yr with straight-line depreciation
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When straight-line makes sense: If your business is in a low-tax year, just starting out, or you expect higher income in future years — spreading deductions over time with straight-line depreciation can save you more overall. It's not always about taking the biggest deduction today.
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DISCLAIMER: This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors . https://www.irs.gov
💡 2025-2026 Tax Strategy Update
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