Does the RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab qualify for Section 179 expensing?

Yes. With a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs, the RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab exceeds the federal 6,000 lb threshold required under IRC Section 179.

How much can I write off for a RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab in the first tax year?

For an acquisition price of $51,400 used 100% for qualifying business purposes, the total first-year deduction is $51,400, generating estimated cash tax savings of $17,990 at a 35% federal tax bracket.

GVWR 10,000 LBS (Qualified Heavy Vehicle)

RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Section 179 Deduction Model

Tax write-off schedule and bonus depreciation simulation for the RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab (Heavy Duty Commercial Truck) under IRC Section 179.

Acquisition Parameters

Vehicle Purchase Price ($)

Tax Year

First-Year Deduction Outcome

Total First-Year Write-Off

$51,400

Estimated Tax Savings: $17,990

Net Effective Vehicle Cost

$33,410

Target Application

Agriculture, Heavy Equipm

Commercial Usage Tax Schedule (RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab)

Business Use Cohort	Qualifying Basis	Section 179 Expensed	Bonus Depreciation	Estimated Cash Savings
100% Commercial Use	$51,400	$51,400	$0	$17,990
80% Commercial Use	$41,120	$41,120	$0	$14,392
50% Commercial Use (Min Threshold)	$25,700	$25,700	$0	$8,995