Refrigeration units
$500–$50,000
Can You Write Off Refrigeration units?
Short answer: Refrigeration units — Ovens, grills, and kitchen equipment.
Refrigeration units may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your restaurants / food trucks / catering business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Refrigeration units
Typical range: $500–$50,000
Restaurants / Food Trucks / Catering
Equipment & Gear
Cooking Equipment
Refrigeration units — Ovens, grills, and kitchen equipment.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Refrigeration units may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your restaurants / food trucks / catering business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
Write-off library
Cooking Equipment
Ovens, grills, and kitchen equipment.
Documentation to keep
- Receipts, invoices, or bank/credit card statements
- Written business purpose and date of expense
- Logs or apps tracking business use when mixed personal/business use applies
Tax references
Schedule C (Form 1040)
Form 4562
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