Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code permits businesses, including construction contractors, to deduct the cost of qualified equipment and software from their taxable income in the year it was purchased. The amount that can be deducted under Section 179 is limited; however, sums beyond that limit may be eligible for a "bonus depreciation deduction."
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