Write off up to $2,560,000 in approved technology purchases
Section 179 is part of the IRS tax code that allows eligible businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and off‑the‑shelf software in the current tax year, rather than spreading the cost out over several years.
For many small and medium‑sized businesses, that can mean writing off up to $2,560,000 in approved technology purchases.
How Section 179 Helps Your Business
Without dedicated IT support, businesses often face ongoing frustration from unresolved technical issues, increased downtime, and security vulnerabilities that leave systems exposed. Employees may spend valuable time troubleshooting, leading to inefficiency and productivity loss. With River Valley IT, you can eliminate those distractions, safe in the knowledge that we’re handling your technology needs.
Deadlines You Cannot Ignore
- Your qualifying hardware or software is purchased by December 31
- It is placed into service and in use by December 31
That second point is important. If you leave decisions until the last minute, you risk:
- Stock shortages on the devices you actually want
- Delays in configuration and installation
- Missing the deadline and losing this year’s deduction
Planning ahead means you can choose the right solutions, have them installed properly, and still meet the cut‑off.
What Should You Be Considering Now?
If you want to use Section 179 to strengthen your IT, this is a good time to review:
- Outdated desktops, laptops, and servers that are slowing staff down
- Security tools, firewalls, and backup solutions that need an upgrade
- Productivity and collaboration software that no longer fits how you work
- Hardware you know you will need in 2027, but could purchase sooner
The goal is simple: use the tax relief to move your business onto faster, more secure, and more reliable systems.
How River Valley IT Can Help
We work with small and medium‑sized businesses every day to plan IT upgrades that actually make a difference. With Section 179 in mind, we can help you:
System Priority
Identify which systems should be prioritised
Recommendations
Recommend hardware and software that qualify under Section 179
Installation
Plan and complete installation before the December 31 deadline
Backup & Security
Put backup and security in place so your new investments are protected
You do not have to guess what to buy or when to buy it. We will walk you through your options in plain language.
Talk To Us About Section 179 And Your IT Plans
If you would like to explore how Section 179 could support your next round of IT improvements, get in touch.