1. Equipment Parameters
✓ Full 100% 179 Cap Eligible
Select Asset Classification
Machinery
7-Yr MACRS
Heavy Truck
>6,000 lbs
SUV / Van
$31.3k Cap
Passenger Auto
§ 280F Cap
IT & Servers
5-Yr MACRS
Solar Array
15-Yr MACRS
$
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2. Tax Benefit Breakdown
32%
Est. Cash Tax Offset
Asset Purchase Price
$145,000
First-Year Sec 179 Claimed
$145,000
Bonus Depreciation (IRC § 168k)
$0
Total First-Year Cash Tax Refund
$46,400
Net Out-of-Pocket Equipment Cost
$98,600
Loan Payments Offset
18 Months Covered
Strategy Comparison: Cash vs Finance vs $1 Buyout Capital Lease
See how a $1 Buyout Capital Lease produces immediate net-positive Year 1 cash flow.
100% Cash Purchase
-$98,600
Net Out-of-Pocket Outflow
Equipment Loan
+$17,400
Net Year 1 Cash Buffer
Recommended
$1 Buyout Lease
+$43,900
Net Positive Cash Flow
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Capital Lease ($1 Buyout) vs Cash Purchase Tax Advantage
A $1 Buyout Capital Lease allows your business to claim 100% of the Year-1 Section 179 tax deduction immediately while preserving liquidity.
| Financing Structure | Upfront Outlay | Year 1 Tax Refund | Net Year 1 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 Buyout Capital Lease | $2,500 (1st Mo. Payment) | $46,400 | +$43,900 Net Positive |
| 100% Cash Purchase | $145,000 | $46,400 | -$98,600 Net Outflow |