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The 2026 Truck Write-Off Everyone Gets Wrong

The 2026 Truck Write-Off Everyone Gets Wrong

Buying a truck doesn’t automatically mean a massive write-off.

The strategy matters.

Here’s what actually determines your deduction:• Vehicle weight (under vs over 6,000 lbs)• Business use percentage• Section 179 limits• Bonus depreciation eligibility

For example:SUVs between 6,000–14,000 lbs have a ~$32K cap under Section 179.

Then you apply bonus depreciation to the remaining amount.

Also:• Mileage vs actual expenses matters• Poor documentation = audit risk• Selling later can trigger depreciation recapture

Big mistake I see:People choose the vehicle first… then think about taxes.

Do it the other way around.

The right vehicle with the wrong strategy = missed opportunity.