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posted Feb 10, 2019 12:43:26 PM

179 deduction on a new vehicle

should I take a 179 deduction on my new vehicle this year if my business is showing a loss, or should I take the regular depreciation route I show a profit to my business each year but this year was in a bad car accident so not much income

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Level 15
Jul 17, 2019 5:52:19 PM

If your buiness does not have the *taxable* business income from which to take the SEC179 deduction, then taking it would make no difference in your tax liability. Therefore it would make no sense to take it.