New Tax Incentives for Security Systems

The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December 2017 included two important changes to the U.S. tax code that provides incentives for businesses to invest in new security, fire protection and alarm systems.

Previously, SMBs could deduct most business-related equipment placed in service during a year, up to $500,000. For the first time, and on a permanent basis, security systems and fire protection and alarm systems are now treated as qualifying Section 179 property, despite being considered building improvements.

Beginning in 2018, qualifying businesses can now deduct the costs of new security and fire protection systems, up to a total of $1 million under Section 179, which were not eligible prior to the new law.

Get all the details about Section 179 tax deductions for 2018

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