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Section 179 is too large

tracadero — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:36:46 GMT

Hello,

I am getting "sec 179 is too large" error in TurboTax. In 2023, I bought a new SUV over 6000 lbs for $73K for my freelance work where I use it 100% for business purposes. I am trying to expense the total amount in 2023 due to first year + bonus depriciation but I am getting sec 179 is too large error. Can somebody help me please?

Thank you!

Re: Section 179 is too large

SharonD007 — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:33:50 GMT

Is the amount that you are depreciating for Section 179 more than your business income? There's a limitation of Section 179 depreciation based on Income from your business. The allowable amount as a deduction for any taxable year can't exceed the total amount of taxable income of conducted by the taxpayer of business during that year.

For new and used vehicles put in service in 2023, the maximum first-year depreciation is 80% using bonus depreciation.

For more information refer to the TurboTax articles Business Use of Vehicles and Depreciation of Business Assets.

Re: Section 179 is too large

dorismeixing — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:15:38 GMT

What if I have both W2 income and Business income? The business income is lower than the car cost. Can this be deductible to my overall taxable income?

Re: Section 179 is too large

RobertB4444 — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:08:10 GMT

No, it is only deductible against your business income, not your overall income.

@dorismeixing