Depreciation limits on luxury automobiles

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed depreciation limits for passenger vehicles placed in service after Dec. 31, 2017. 11_2018_luxury

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
  • $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
  • $5,760 for each later taxable year in the recovery period

This change applies to property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2017.

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