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VIEWpoint Issue 1 | 2023
2023 Compliance Trends: Staying Ahead in an Evolving Regulatory E...
2023 Tax Calendar
By Stephen Skok, CPA, MST – Senior Manager, Doeren Mayhew
As we approach year end many dental practices are looking for ways to maximize deductions in order to minimize their tax liability. One way this can be acheived is by taking advantage of the Section 179 expense election.
The election allows practice owners to deduct (rather than depreciate over a number of years) the cost of purchasing eligible new or used assets, such as dental equipment, furniture, off-the-shelf computer software and qualified leasehold improvements. The expensing limit for 2017 is $510,000 – and begins to phase out dollar-for-dollar when total asset acquisitions for the tax year exceed $2.03 million (these amounts are annually adjusted for inflation.) You can claim the election only to offset net income from a “trade or business,” not to reduce it below zero to create a loss.
With Congress discussing tax law changes that might impact 2018 and beyond, it is even more important than ever to take time to plan your deduction strategy with a dental CPA, like those at Doeren Mayhew.
There is still time to take advantage of this great tax break this year. If you plan on buying new equipment for your practice be sure you are considering the Section 179 expensing election. Contact our dental CPAs to verify your dental practice is maximizing its Section 179 expensing election.
This publication is distributed for informational purposes only, with the understanding that Doeren Mayhew is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional opinions on specific facts for matters, and, accordingly, assumes no liability whatsoever in connection with its use. Should the reader have any questions regarding any of the news articles, it is recommended that a Doeren Mayhew representative be contacted.
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