Take Advantage of Generous Deductions on DRE Medical Equipment Before Section 179 Changes

Your Section 179 tax deductible benefits are changing in 2013. Section 179 is the tax code that allows medical professionals to deduct the full purchase price of medical equipment from their gross income during a tax year. This deduction is applicable to DRE’s high quality new, used and refurbished medical and surgical equipment.

The changes in Section 179 from 2012 to 2013 are as follows:

• In 2012, the Section 179 deduction limit is $139,000 for a single device and $560,000 in total device purchases.
• Additionally, the 50 percent depreciation bonus was extended through 2012. For new equipment purchases over $139,000, facilities can deduct an additional 50 percent of the overage.
• In 2013, the Section 179 limit is expected to be reduced to $25,000 and the 50 percent bonus depreciation will no longer apply.

"This is a great year to invest in new and used medical equipment due to the large decrease in the amount of the Section 179 deduction in 2013," Justin Jeffries, DRE Marketing Manager, said. "There is no better time than now for medical facilities to improve their return on investment."

Please visit Section179.org to use the convenient deduction calculator to view how much you can add to your bottom line this year.* The following infographic explains the trends in Section 179 over the past several years.

*DRE does not endorse any tax filing method and recommends that medical facilities consult a financial adviser to confirm that filing for Section 179 deductions is appropriate.