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Section 179 Deduction

Heavy Vehicle Tax Deduction Calculator

Calculate your potential tax savings on vehicles over 6,000 lbs GVWR. Section 179 allows you to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying vehicles.

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How the Heavy Vehicle Deduction Works

Understanding Section 179 and bonus depreciation for vehicles over 6,000 lbs

1

Weight Requirements

Vehicle must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 6,000 lbs. Check the sticker on your driver's side door jamb.

2

Business Use

Vehicle must be used more than 50% for business purposes. Keep detailed mileage logs to support your deduction.

3

Placed in Service

Vehicle must be purchased and placed in service during the tax year you're claiming the deduction.

Important Rules to Know

  • 6,001-14,000 lbs: $28,900 Section 179 limit (2024)
  • Over 14,000 lbs: Unlimited Section 179 deduction
  • Bonus depreciation: 80% in 2024, phasing down to 20% in 2027
  • Business income requirement: Can't exceed business taxable income

Popular Qualifying Vehicles

Common vehicles that meet the 6,000+ lbs GVWR requirement

Pickup Truck

Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty

GVWR: 6,500 - 7,500 lbs

Pickup Truck

Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500

GVWR: 6,800 - 7,400 lbs

Pickup Truck

Ram 2500/3500

GVWR: 6,900 - 7,200 lbs

Pickup Truck

GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD

GVWR: 7,000 - 7,500 lbs

Luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon (G550)

GVWR: 6,100+ lbs

Luxury SUV

Cadillac Escalade ESV

GVWR: 6,000+ lbs

Luxury SUV

Lincoln Navigator L

GVWR: 6,000+ lbs

Luxury SUV

Land Rover Range Rover

GVWR: 6,000+ lbs

Heavy Duty (No Limit)

Ford F-450/F-550

GVWR: 15,000+ lbs

Commercial

Box Trucks / Cargo Vans

GVWR: 10,000 - 26,000 lbs

Not sure if your vehicle qualifies? Check your vehicle's GVWR on the driver's side door jamb sticker.

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