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Level 1
posted Jan 22, 2025 3:14:23 PM

Can a corporation purchase and deduct the cost of a mobile home to be used as an office?

We are a small construction firm, we rent five acres to park trucks and store equipment /material. We want to buy a mobile home to put on the property to use as office space. The mobile home we’re looking at is $65K, if we purchase it outright this year can we deduct the total cost of $65K for 2025 under section 179 maybe?

Please note: This is not a travel trailer but a moveable mobile home.

Thank you.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 22, 2025 3:58:33 PM

YES.

 

It does not need to be paid in full, (it can have a loan on it, that is the same as buying for cash since you are liable for the loan) but yes, enter it as a business asset, not a business vehicle. 

 

HERE is an example of what you are asking. 

Level 1
Jan 22, 2025 4:05:43 PM

Just to clarify, this mobile home is not a motorhome, it can’t be driven. Not sure if that matters.

Thank you for the prompt response

Expert Alumni
Jan 22, 2025 4:17:38 PM

No,

 

That does not matter.  Thank you for the added information. 

 

If the entire 179 is not utilized (it may be limited because of business income; see page 19 of this link) , be sure the remaining amount gets carried forward to next year.