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Dealers Share Thoughts on How Section 179 Extension is Impacting Sales

Mike Lessiter
December 30, 2015

 

 

Keep the coffee on for the next 36 hours — here's a recap of what dealers are saying the impact on 2015 sales might be from the extension of Section 179 limits as the sand runs out on 2015:

"179 is helping; probably won't have enough hours in the day ..."

"We are seeing some moderate activity as a result of section 179. It has helped us move a few carryover big ticket items. Customers still playing it conservative and only buying if there is a business case (more acres, less man power requirements, etc). The real benefit will be next year for customers being able to plan ahead, knowing Section 179 is there ..."

"Has been a huge plus ..."

"A little for us, but not great deals. Sold a couple of big used ..."

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With the passage of the tax extender bill that made Section 179 expensing limits of $500,000 permanent on Dec. 18, how many additional deals at the dealership can you attribute to the extension?
 
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Mike Lessiter

Mike Lessiter, a second-generation ag journalist, has been Editor/Publisher of Farm Equipment since 2004. He has covered business-to-business operations, manufacturing, and marketing topics since 1992 and has held various roles with the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. and the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers. Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was named president of Lessiter Media in 2007.

Contact: mlessiter@lessitermedia.com