What is a section 179?

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April 16, 2026
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MelindaS1

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Section 179 is an election to expense certain qualifying fixed assets in full, rather than slowly take depreciation expense of their cost value year-after-year. For most taxpayers, electing 179 expense is a highly desirable option.

It is subject to certain limits.

Learn more: TurboTax - What's a Section 179 deduction?

IRS Pub. 946 How To Depreciate Property, Electing Sec. 179

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