Deductions and Credits

Small businesses have unique characteristics and needs. Hence, the IRS has some tax provisions that are designed for or may be particularly beneficial to smaller companies. Let’s take a look one in particular.

BONUS DEPRECIATION

Businesses must generally write off the costs of assets over their “useful life”— a set number of years based on the kind of asset. With bonus depreciation, businesses can immediately deduct those costs, subject to certain limits.

Under the TCJA, 100% bonus depreciation was only allowed through 2022, subject to a phaseout that would allow a deduction for 80% of costs in 2023 and 60% in 2024.

Under OBBBA, the 100% bonus depreciation provision is made permanent.