Section 179 no income

Hi,

 

I'm planning to start an online business on the side and buy some computer equipment and furniture which I will be using exclusively for business purposes. Can I expense these purchases under Section 179 even in the case I don't make any income from the business (or I make less then what I paid for the equipment) ? I still have income coming from my regular job and I will still be filing as married jointly.

 

Thanks