#604 Year-End Equipment Purchases — When They Save Taxes (And When They Don't!)

Buying a new truck or piece of equipment before December 31 can feel like the ultimate year-end tax hack, but this episode breaks down why that decision can either save you thousands or create a painful tax bill you never saw coming. Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen walk through the real math behind deductions, bonus depreciation, basis, and business-use percentages so you don’t fall into the traps many business owners hit when rushing into a purchase for the write-off. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should buy now, wait, or skip the purchase altogether, this conversation gives you the clarity you need. You’ll learn how tax brackets, depreciation schedules, and financing choices impact your allowable deduction, why bonus depreciation isn’t always the smartest move, and how S-corp basis affects whether you can deduct anything at all. The guys also explain year-end timing strategies, the time value of money, and how to prioritize deductions that actually move the needle—while avoiding the mindset of treating tax planning like a last-minute school assignment. If you want to make smart year-end decisions, hit like and

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#604 Year-End Equipment Purchases — When They Save Taxes (And When They Don't!) is an episode from Main Street Business by Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen.

This episode is 29:36 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2025.

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