This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- The two primary limitations on the Section 179 deduction: the overall investment limit and the business taxable income limit.

- How to calculate the reduction in the maximum Section 179 expense when total asset purchases exceed the phase-out threshold.

- That the deduction is ultimately capped by the business's taxable income for the year, a common exam trap.

- Any amount disallowed due to the taxable income limitation can be carried forward to subsequent tax years indefinitely.

- Which types of real property improvements, such as HVAC and roofs, qualify for the Section 179 expense election.

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