Ford Section 179 Tax Deduction

If you’re an Illinois business owner looking to expand your fleet of work trucks or delivery vans, the 2025 Section 179 tax deduction could be a smart way to maximize your next Ford purchase. This valuable small business tax incentive allows you to write off qualifying vehicle and equipment costs -- helping improve your bottom line while keeping your fleet up to date. 

Whether you are growing your landscaping crew, construction business, or local delivery network, understanding how Section 179 impacts your Ford commercial vehicle purchase in IL can result in real savings this year. Speak to the commercial fleet sales experts at our Ford dealer near McHenry today to learn more about eligibility requirements, deadlines and other pertinent details.

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2025 Section 179 Tax Deduction Overview & Limits

The Section 179 deduction continues to be one of the most-searched programs for business owners looking to upgrade their vehicles in 2025. Wondering how much you can deduct or which purchases are eligible? Current Section 179 rules make it possible to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and vehicles used primarily for business, both new and used, by December 31, 2025.1

With the latest spending caps and bonus depreciation available, many Woodstock-area small businesses are taking advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions about the 2025 Section 179 limits, deduction threshold, or depreciation schedules, Bull Valley Ford is ready to help you explore your options. 

  • 2025 Deduction Limit: $2,500,0001
    • Good on new and used equipment (as long as new to the buyer)
    • Purchased or leased
  • 2025 Spending Cap: $4,000,0001 -- This is the maximum amount that can be spent on equipment before the Section 179 Deduction available to your company begins to be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis (making it a true small-business incentive) 
    • Complete phase-out at $6,500,000
  • 2025 Bonus Depreciation: 100%1
    • Defined as: a tax incentive that allows a business to immediately deduct a large percentage of the purchase price of eligible assets
    • Generally taken after the Spending Cap is reached
    • Applies to new and used
  • Must be purchased and put into use before Dec. 31, 20251
  • Must be used for business purposes more than 50% of the time
  • Must be titled in the company's name (not the company's owner's name)
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