Does the RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab qualify for Section 179 expensing?

Yes. With a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 6,900 lbs, the RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab exceeds the federal 6,000 lb threshold required under IRC Section 179.

How much can I write off for a RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab in the first tax year?

For an acquisition price of $43,900 used 100% for qualifying business purposes, the total first-year deduction is $43,900, generating estimated cash tax savings of $15,365 at a 35% federal tax bracket.

GVWR 6,900 LBS (Qualified Heavy Vehicle)

RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab Section 179 Deduction Model

Tax write-off schedule and bonus depreciation simulation for the RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab (Full-Size Commercial Pickup) under IRC Section 179.

Acquisition Parameters

Vehicle Purchase Price ($)

Tax Year

First-Year Deduction Outcome

Total First-Year Write-Off

$43,900

Estimated Tax Savings: $15,365

Net Effective Vehicle Cost

$28,535

Target Application

Commercial Builders, Fiel

Commercial Usage Tax Schedule (RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab)

Business Use Cohort	Qualifying Basis	Section 179 Expensed	Bonus Depreciation	Estimated Cash Savings
100% Commercial Use	$43,900	$43,900	$0	$15,365
80% Commercial Use	$35,120	$35,120	$0	$12,292
50% Commercial Use (Min Threshold)	$21,950	$21,950	$0	$7,682