Section 179 Tax Deduction MADE EASY!

Taxes aren't always the easiest thing to understand - here are the basics to take advantage of this year's $1 MILLION deduction!

We visited section179.org and got the basics to help you take advantage of huge savings in equipment costs. 

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What is the Section 179 Deduction? 

• Section 179 is a tax code created to help businesses. 
• Allows businesses to deduct the full amount of the purchase price of equipment (up to certain limits).
• Section 179 is valid on most types of equipment (including welders). Qualifying List
• Section 179 is simple: Purchase equipment, then submit IRS form with your tax return. 
• Section 179 must be used by the end of the year.
• To qualify, the equipment must have been purchased (or leased/financed) and played into service by midnight, December 31st. 
• Section 179 is a USE-IT or LOSE-IT write-off. 

2018 Section 179 Tax Deduction Limit is at an all-time high this year: $1 MILLION

Businesses can deduct the full cost of equipment from their 2018 taxes, up to $1,000,000, with a “total equipment purchased for the year” threshold of $2,500,000.

Can you Lease or Finance Equipment & still take advantage of the deduction?

• YES- you can obtain a loan with an Equipment Finance Agreement and still take the Section 179 deduction. 
• The advantage of leasing/financing with the Section 179 deduction: You can deduct the full amount of the equipment, without paying the full amount this year. The amount you save in taxes may actually exceed the payments, benefitting your bottom line! 

How much money can Section 179 save me in 2018?

Use the Deduction Calculator to help make your decisions and save a lot of money!

IMPORTANT: For all details on the Section 179 Tax Deduction, visit www.section179.org. 

Pro Spot is not a Tax Advisor, please advise with your CPA or Financial Team. 

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SEMA 2018 RECAP

 

For 2018 Pro Spot highlighted NEW products as well as exciting updates to existing equipment. 

Our new Glue Tab Dent Repair was a huge hit, as a way of easily pulling dents without heat input. This method is crucial when handling repairs on the new advanced, heat sensitive materials such as High Strength Steel and Aluminum.  

Repair Chips with our Windshield Glass Repair Kit - as easy as 1, 2, 3. One device that with a simple turn, 1) Preps Temperature, 2) Inserts Resin, and 3) Cure with UV Light. 

 The Welder's Welder. Along with the features that everyone loved with the popular i4, the i4s steps up the game with Built-in Training Videos & Resources, In-Gun Screen & Controls and WIFI Connectivity - making reporting, updates & recording jobs easier than ever. 

Direct Force Control- The new PR-5 DFC allows you to control the precise force which is critical for mixed material stacks. Our new WDA Wireless Data Accountability - documenting & sending work data via Bluetooth.  

 A compact solution for shops looking to speed up and automate their production processes. Swiftly transition from design to production with our integrated CAD/CAM.CNC control software.

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