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Equipment Financing vs. Leasing: The Tax Question Nobody Asks First
Equipment Financing
Aug 22, 2026·3 min read

Equipment Financing vs. Leasing: The Tax Question Nobody Asks First

The 2026 Section 179 deduction runs up to $2,560,000, but only one of the two ways to acquire equipment actually qualifies for it. Here is how financing and leasing differ where it counts most.

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