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Equipment Financing Arbitrage

100% finance equipment; deduct 100% year 1 via §179 or bonus.

Overview

Finance equipment 100% (no down) with 5–7 yr terms. Deduct 100% of cost year 1 via §179 or bonus depreciation. Cash-flow positive from day 1 — payments < depreciation tax savings.

Best fit
ContractorsTruckingManufacturersMedical practices
Estimated impact
Instant 21–37% tax refund on 100% financed asset

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