2013 Depreciation Limits for Business Autos, Light Trucks, and Vans
Today we will take a look at the 2013 depreciation limits for business autos, light trucks, and vans.
The IRS released the inflation-adjusted depreciation limits for these vehicles (which also includes minivans) placed in service by the taxpayer in 2013.
Depreciation deduction limits for 2013 are the same as in 2012 for a passenger auto. The limits are $100 higher for a light truck or van, other than the first year limits, which are the same.
First-year luxury auto dollar limits are enhanced for new vehicles bought and placed in service in 2013 and otherwise eligible for bonus depreciation.
Under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, new assets generally acquired and placed in service after December 31, 2007 and before January 1, 2014 are eligible for 50% bonus first-year depreciation.
Unless a taxpayer elects out, the regular first-year dollar limit for eligible vehicles bought and placed in service in 2013 is increased by $8,000. This is for autos, light duty trucks or vans that are subject to the luxury-auto limits and are qualified property under the bonus depreciation rules.
Below are the year by year limits for business vehicle depreciation for vehicles placed in service in calendar year 2013. There are four methods depending on type of vehicle and whether bonus depreciation is taken or not.
If the bonus first year depreciation rules don't apply to an auto (not a truck or van)
First placed in service year — $3,160 Second year — $5,100 Third year — $3,050 Each succeeding year — $1,875
2. If the bonus depreciation rules do apply to an auto (not a truck or van)
First placed in service year — $11,160 Second year — $5,100 Third year — $3,050 Each succeeding year — $1,875
3. If the bonus depreciation rules don't apply to a light truck or van (passenger auto built on a truck chassis, including minivan and SUV built on a truck chassis)
First placed in service year — $3,360 Second year — $5,400 Third year — $3,250 Each succeeding year — $1,975
4. If the bonus depreciation rules do apply to a light truck or van
First placed in service year — $11,360 Second year — $5,400 Third year — $3,250 Fourth year — $1,975
Heavy SUVs are those that are built on a truck chassis and are rated at more than six-thousand
pounds gross loaded vehicle weight. They are exempt from the luxury-auto dollar caps because they fall outside of the definition of a passenger auto.
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