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Section 179

Hello,  A couple questions regarding Section 179.

 

Is there an expiration on the recovery period ?  Example: a vehicle purchased for $6000.00 and 179 was taken in full.  Full vehicle depreciation over 5 years.   Would selling the vehicle year 6 result in a gain and recovery ?  Is there a point in time when the recovery wouldn't apply ?  What if the vehicle was sold in the tenth year for example ?

 

Using the same vehicle example above.  In the 6th year the vehicle breaks down and repairs exceed the market value so no repairs are made.  The vehicle is scrapped for $500 which I assume would be a gain.  Can the amount of the needed repairs or any other loss be entered as a loss or deduction ?

 

Thank you.