Section 179 lets qualifying businesses deduct up to $2,560,000 of equipment, vehicles, and software costs in the year the asset is placed in service for 2026, with a dollar-for-dollar phase-out starting at $4,090,000 in total qualifying purchases and a hard ceiling at net taxable business income.
Learn how to set up property management accounting for rental properties, track income and expenses, maximize tax deductions including depreciation and 1031 exchanges, and file your taxes correctly on Schedule E.
Learn how to set up property management accounting for rental properties, maximize landlord tax deductions including depreciation and repairs, handle security deposits correctly, avoid common bookkeeping mistakes, and file taxes using Schedule E.
Learn the straight-line depreciation formula, see step-by-step calculation examples, and understand when to use this method. Covers IRS recovery periods, journal entries, depreciation schedules, and comparisons with accelerated methods.