Trading in business equipment
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Can You Write Off Trading in Business Equipment?
Short answer: Since 2018, a trade-in of equipment or vehicles isn't a tax-free exchange: it's a sale of the old asset (with possible recapture) and a purchase of the new one.
The new asset's full cost can usually be expensed with bonus depreciation.
Records to keep: Keep the receipt, proof of payment, and a note or log showing business use; for mixed-use items, track the business percentage.
Trading in business equipment
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General Business
Since 2018, a trade-in of equipment or vehicles isn't a tax-free exchange: it's a sale of the old asset (with possible recapture) and a purchase of the new one.
Business justification
Since 2018, a trade-in of equipment or vehicles isn't a tax-free exchange: it's a sale of the old asset (with possible recapture) and a purchase of the new one. The new asset's full cost can usually be expensed with bonus depreciation.
Category
- Business Equipment & Products