Cost of Equipment:
Section 179 Deduction:
50% Bonus Depreciation Deduction:
(on any remaining amount above $139,000)
Normal 1st Year Depreciation:
Total First Year Deduction:
Cash Savings on your
Equipment Purchase:
(assuming a 35% tax bracket)
Lowered Cost of Equipment
after Tax Savings:
The calculator presents a potential tax scenario based on typical assumptions that may not apply to your business. This page and calculator are not tax advice. The indicated tax treatment applies only to transactions deemed to reflect a purchase of the equipment or a capitalized lease purchase transaction. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the tax ramifications of acquiring equipment or software for your business.

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Section 179 for 2012 at a glance:
Section 179 is ready to enhance your bottom line in 2012. If you´ve been thinking about buying new or used equipment for your business, then THIS is definitely the year to do it, because the government is going to give you a VERY generous tax deduction in 2012 (a tax deduction which is scheduled to be drastically reduced in 2013).
 
The total deduction for 2012 is a robust $139,000. This is a large incentive for businesses of all sizes, and will result in a substantial boost to your bottom line (making your equipment purchase ROI even higher).
 
To help you see how much money you can save, we´re providing this Free 2012 Section 179 Allowance Calculator. This Section 179 calculator is fully updated with the current Section 179 limits and enhancements for 2012, and will give you an accurate picture of just how much you can add to your bottom line this year. Go ahead – run some numbers and see the savings Section 179 can provide for 2012: