2008 Fixed Assets
Posted by taxguru on November 20, 2008
Q:
Subject: 2008 section 179
We have a “C” corporation that has a fiscal year ending September 30th. If we purchase equipment between 10/01/08 and 12/31/08, can we still get the addition 179 expense deduction and bonus depreciation?
Regards,
A:
That specific provision is currently based on the calendar year of 2008, so any assets that you do place into service from 10/1/08 through 12/31/08 will qualify for that special bonus depreciation on the 1120 you file for the FYE 9/30/09.
Your professional tax preparer’s tax software should pick that up automatically. I know that my 2007 Lacerte software is automatically claiming the bonus depreciation on any asset that has a 2008 setup date.
There is also the possibility that the provision for the bonus depreciation will be extended for assets placed into service in 2009; but that will be up to our new rulers in 2009.
Good luck.
Kerry Kerstetter
Follow-Up:
Thank you very much .
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