TAX INCENTIVES
for Equipment Purchases
Tax incentives for manufacturing companies just went up! |
| 2012 Deduction Limit = $139,000 This is good on new and used equipment, as well as off-the-shelf software. 2012 Limit on equipment purchases = $560,000 This is the maximum amount that can be spent on equipment before the Section 179 Deduction available to your company begins to be reduced. 2012 Bonus Depreciation 50% (Only available for new equipment purchases Note
Smaller manufacturing companies intending to maximize tax write-offs and acquiring less
than $560,000 in equipment in 2012 would typically only utilize the Section 179 deduction
and not the bonus depreciation.
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| Equipment Cost | $1,000,000 |
| Section 179 Expense | $500,000 |
| 50% Bonus Depreciation | $250,000 |
| MACRS Depreciation on Balance | $35,715 |
| Total 1st Year Deduction | $785,715 |
This example presumes that the mid-quarter convention does not apply.
Everyone's tax situation is different and you should always consult with your tax
professional.