If I'm taking the std deduction this yr but I bought a new work computer, which option should I choose on sec 179? If I depreciate, could I get a benefit in future yrs?

tashalynne · ‎June 4, 2019

macuser_22 · ‎June 4, 2019

Are you self-employed?

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Rainman12 · ‎June 4, 2019

Are you a W-2 employee, or self-employed?

tashalynne · ‎June 4, 2019

W-2 employee. I just work from home.

tashalynne · ‎June 4, 2019

Ah, okay. I didn't realize that. Thank you.

macuser_22 · ‎June 4, 2019

The new tax law did away with employee business expense deductions for 2018-2025.

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If I'm taking the std deduction this yr but I bought a new work computer, which option should I choose on sec 179? If I depreciate, could I get a benefit in future yrs?