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Drainage tile

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Can You Write Off Drainage Tile?

Short answer: Yes: drainage tile is 15-year property and qualifies for bonus depreciation.

Farmers report on Schedule F; ordinary farm costs are deductible, and equipment can be expensed with Section 179 or bonus depreciation.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.