Are you a property owner, multi-family investor, or small business owner looking to invest in a new air conditioning system? If so, you may be eligible for tax deductions under Section 179 of the updated tax law. This presents a great opportunity for the air conditioning sector, as customers are more likely to invest in new equipment. However, many companies are unaware of the limits of these deductions for HVAC depreciation. In this article, we'll explain how you can take advantage of this year's tax deductions to improve the overall health of building occupants.Under Section 179, businesses can deduct the total purchase price of equipment that meets the requirements for the current tax year.
Building owners often spend significant amounts to replace parts of various components of the HVAC system. While most HVAC costs qualify for a tax deduction, it is important to understand the limits of these deductions for HVAC depreciation. The air conditioning system is one of the eight construction systems specifically identified in the regulations, to which the improvement regulations must apply, as if the air conditioning system were the property unit. This means that the expansion part of the air conditioning system and, depending on the facts, possibly the entire air conditioning system, must be capitalized. With companies now able to claim HVAC expenses under Section 179, they are more likely to invest in purchasing an air conditioning system and hiring a contractor for the job. Certain components are considered major components of the HVAC system because they play a discrete and critical role in its overall operation.
Replacing an air conditioning system is an excellent way to take advantage of this year's tax deductions and improve the overall health of building occupants. If a component plays a discrete and critical role in the operation or maintenance of the HVAC system, then it is considered a primary component of the HVAC system.
