Depreciation Limitations On Luxury Automobiles And Personal Use Property

IRS- Deduction On Luxury Automobiles And Computers

The TCJA changed depreciation limits for passenger vehicles placed in service after December 31, 2017. If the taxpayer doesn’t claim bonus depreciation, the greatest allowable depreciation deduction is:

  • $10,000 for the first year,
  • $16,000 for the second year,
  • $9,600 for the third year, and
  • $5,760 for each later taxable year in the recovery period.

If a taxpayer claims 100 percent bonus depreciation, the greatest allowable depreciation deduction is:

  • $18,000 for the first year,
  • $16,000 for the second year,
  • $9,600 for the third year, and
  • $5,760 for each later taxable year in the recovery period.

The TCJA also removes computer or peripheral equipment from the definition of listed property. This change applies to property placed in service after December 31, 2017.

For more information on luxury automobile depreciation see the Tax Reform for Businesses webpage.

 

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