Question 1

What is the bonus depreciation rate for 2025?

Accepted Answer

For 2025, the bonus depreciation rate is 40%. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set 100% bonus depreciation for assets placed in service from 2018 through 2022. The rate decreases by 20% each year: 80% for 2023, 60% for 2024, 40% for 2025, 20% for 2026, and 0% for 2027 and beyond (unless Congress extends it).

Question 2

What assets qualify for bonus depreciation?

Accepted Answer

Most new and used tangible property with a MACRS recovery period of 20 years or less qualifies, including equipment, machinery, vehicles, computers, and qualified improvement property (QIP). The property must be new to you (first use by the taxpayer under the TCJA rules for used property). Real property with recovery periods over 20 years does not qualify.

Question 3

What is the difference between bonus depreciation and Section 179?

Accepted Answer

Bonus depreciation applies automatically to all eligible assets with no dollar limit and can create a net operating loss. Section 179 is an election made per asset with a $1,250,000 annual limit (2025) and cannot create a loss. Many businesses use Section 179 first, then apply bonus depreciation to the remaining cost.

Question 4

Can I opt out of bonus depreciation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can elect out of bonus depreciation for any class of property (e.g., all 5-year property) on a timely filed tax return. This election is made per class, not per asset. Opting out may be beneficial if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket in future years or have net operating losses you want to use first.

Question 5

Does bonus depreciation apply to used equipment?

Accepted Answer

Under the TCJA, bonus depreciation applies to both new and used property, as long as it is the first time you use the asset. Before the TCJA, only new property qualified. This expansion made bonus depreciation much more valuable for businesses purchasing pre-owned equipment.

Question 6

Will bonus depreciation be extended beyond 2026?

Accepted Answer

As of early 2025, bonus depreciation is phasing down as scheduled under the TCJA with no current extension enacted. Several bipartisan proposals have been introduced to restore 100% bonus depreciation, but none have been passed. Businesses should plan for the phase-out while monitoring legislative developments.

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1What is the bonus depreciation rate for 2025?

2What assets qualify for bonus depreciation?

3What is the difference between bonus depreciation and Section 179?

4Can I opt out of bonus depreciation?

5Does bonus depreciation apply to used equipment?

6Will bonus depreciation be extended beyond 2026?

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Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the bonus depreciation rate for 2025?

2What assets qualify for bonus depreciation?

3What is the difference between bonus depreciation and Section 179?

4Can I opt out of bonus depreciation?

5Does bonus depreciation apply to used equipment?

6Will bonus depreciation be extended beyond 2026?

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