Has Section 179 Changed For Your Business?

In an industry where margins matter and efficiency drives growth, taking advantage of Section 179 could be one of the smartest financial decisions you make in 2025. With recent updates under the current administration and looming supply chain pressures, the time to invest in automation is now.

What Changed with Section 179 in 2025?

• Recap: In 2024, Section 179 maintained a deduction limit of $1,160,000 with a spending cap of $2,890,000.

• 2025 Update: Under the current administration, the deduction limit increased slightly for inflation adjustment. New limit: $1,220,000; Phase-out starts at $3,050,000.

• These updates continue to make equipment purchases like ROQ presses, dryers, Impress’s, fulfillment, and Print on Demand Industrial DTG systems fully deductible, allowing businesses to significantly reduce taxable income.

Here’s a Run Down of How It Works (Cash vs Financing):

Scenario 1: Buy with Cash

• You purchase a $150,000 ROQ press.

• Under Section 179, you deduct the full $150,000 this year from your taxable income.

• If your business nets $200,000, your taxable income drops to $50,000, potentially saving you $45,000+ in federal taxes (assuming a 30%+ tax rate).

Scenario 2: Finance the Equipment

• You finance the $150,000 press with $0 down.

• You still deduct the full $150,000 this year under Section 179, even though you haven’t paid in full.

• Plus, the interest on your financing is also deductible, offering an extra tax benefit.

• Pros:

  • Preserve cash

  • Improve cash flow

  • Still gain full deduction

  • Write off interest as a business expense

By The Numbers

Comparison Spreadsheets (Formatted for Blog or Web Page Embed)

These tables will live directly inside the blog(s), and also be included in the downloadable "Section 179 Info Guide" PDF. The idea is to present high-value numbers cleanly so readers can scan and act fast. You’ll have:

 Section 179 vs Traditional Depreciation – First-Year Tax Benefit Comparison

Equipment Purchase Price	Depreciation Method	Year 1 Deduction	Tax Savings (at 30% Rate)	Notes
$150,000	Traditional (5-year MACRS)	$30,000	$9,000	Slower ROI
$150,000	Section 179	$150,000	$45,000	Full first-year deduction

Cash Purchase vs Financing – Same Equipment Purchase

Purchase Type	Out-of-Pocket in Year 1	Section 179 Deduction	Year 1 Tax Savings	Interest Deduction	Effective Year 1 Cost
Cash	$150,000	$150,000	$45,000	$0	$105,000
Financed	$0–$10,000*	$150,000	$45,000	~$4,500 over 5 yrs	$0 upfront, long-term savings

*Assumes standard 60-month financing with deferred payment options available.

Tax Impact Example: Section 179 vs No Write-Off

Scenario	Net Income Before Deduction	Deduction Type	Taxable Income	Taxes Owed (Est. 30%)	Net Savings
No Equipment Purchase	$200,000	N/A	$200,000	$60,000	$0
Equipment + Traditional Depreciation	$200,000	$30,000	$170,000	$51,000	$9,000
Equipment + Section 179 Deduction	$200,000	$150,000	$50,000	$15,000	$45,000

Why It Matters in 2025

Supply Chain: ROQ has protected inventory—but lead times are tightening with our busy factory in Portugal.

Prices: Lock in today’s pricing to avoid projected increases due to supply chain pressures.

Labor Savings: Automating with ROQ reduces labor needs by 30–50%, giving you leverage in a tight labor market. Peace of Mind: ROQ machines have a 3-Year Squeegee-to-Squeegee Warranty, the best in the industry protecting your investment for years to come.

Read our other Blog: Section 179 and How To Sell Equipment You Already Wrote Off - If you’ve used Section 179 to deduct equipment costs in the past, and you're ready to upgrade—there’s one critical tax detail to understand: recapture of depreciation.  This doesn’t mean Section 179 was a bad deal—far from it. But you need to know how to handle the sale of those assets to avoid surprises. Read More Here

Take Action Now

Avoid the year-end rush. Connect with a ROQ Solutions Specialist today to review financing options and lock in your tax benefits.  Schedule Your Consultation