Business Owner
intermediate · $50K - $100K
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025.
This applies to both new and used equipment with a recovery period of 20 years or less.
Combined with Section 179, businesses can deduct the full cost of qualifying assets in year one.
Annual Limit
No dollar limit (based on asset cost)
Tax Benefit
100% immediate deduction on qualifying assets (restored by OBBBA 2025)
Requirements
- Property with recovery period of 20 years or less
- Acquired and placed in service during tax year
- Works for new AND used equipment
How to Implement
- 1Purchase qualifying business assets
- 2Calculate 100% bonus depreciation amount
- 3Report on Form 4562
- 4Can combine with Section 179
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- Internal Revenue Service, Rev. Proc. 2025-32
2026 inflation-adjusted amounts (tax brackets, standard deduction, estate & gift, FSA, credits)
- Internal Revenue Service, Notice 2025-67
2026 retirement plan limits (401(k), IRA, SIMPLE, catch-up)
- Internal Revenue Service, Rev. Proc. 2025-19
2026 HSA and HDHP inflation-adjusted limits
Educational information only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice or a recommendation. Figures are drawn from the primary sources cited above; verify current amounts with the source before acting.