{"id":4876,"date":"2025-11-10T10:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T10:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/?p=4876"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:02:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:02:53","slug":"office-pods-deduction-fiscale-article-179","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pods-tax-deduction-section-179\/","title":{"rendered":"Vous achetez une unit\u00e9 de bureau ? Ne laissez pas de c\u00f4t\u00e9 cette importante d\u00e9duction fiscale au titre de l'article 179"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4876\" class=\"elementor elementor-4876\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6720231 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6720231\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0a8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b0a8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You&#8217;ve identified the need for more privacy and focus in your workplace. You know that an\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/office-pods\/\">office pod<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a faster, more flexible, and often more cost-effective solution than traditional construction. But are you aware of the significant financial advantage that can make this decision even smarter? Many business owners overlook one of the most powerful tax incentives available: the Section 179 deduction.<\/p><p>This isn&#8217;t just a minor write-off. Section 179 of the IRS tax code could allow you to deduct the\u00a0<em>entire purchase price<\/em>\u00a0of your office pod from your gross income in the year you buy it. This guide will demystify the\u00a0<strong>office pods tax deduction with Section 179<\/strong>, breaking down the jargon into plain English and providing a clear roadmap to potentially save thousands of dollars, turning your smart operational choice into a brilliant financial one.<\/p><p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<em>We are office furniture and design experts, not tax professionals. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or tax advice. Always consult with your own qualified accountant to determine your eligibility and specific tax situation.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Last Updated: Nov 10th, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<strong>Estimated Read Time: 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35587d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35587d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/office-pods-tax-deduction-747x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4878\" alt=\"office pods tax deduction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/office-pods-tax-deduction-747x1024.png 747w, https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/office-pods-tax-deduction-600x822.png 600w, 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9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9bbe29e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e23cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5e23cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summaries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d8e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05d8e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, office pods, including phone booths and meeting pods, generally qualify for the Section 179 tax deduction. This is because they are classified as tangible personal property (equipment) rather than permanent real estate improvements. Section 179 allows a business to deduct the full purchase price of the qualifying equipment in the year it&#8217;s placed in service, instead of depreciating it over several years. This provides an immediate reduction in taxable income and a significant cash flow benefit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-306d824 elementor-align-center uael-mbutton-text-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-marketing-button\" data-id=\"306d824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;icon_size&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;title_margin_bottom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-marketing-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-marketing-button elementor-widget-button\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md uael-marketing-buttons-left\" href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pod-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-marketing-buttons-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper uael-buttons-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-align-icon-left elementor-button-icon\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fa-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text uael-marketing-button-title elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"text\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">Don't know what is office pod is? View Our Ultimate Guide<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c054a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c054a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Exactly is the Section 179 Deduction, Explained in Simple Terms?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-602fe73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"602fe73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Think of it as a supercharged office furniture tax deduction designed to encourage small and medium-sized businesses to invest in themselves.<\/p><p>Normally, when you buy a large piece of equipment (a capital expenditure), you have to depreciate it. This means you can only deduct a small portion of its cost each year over its &#8220;useful life&#8221; (e.g., 5-7 years). It\u2019s a slow, drawn-out process.<\/p><p><strong>Section 179 changes the game entirely.<\/strong>\u00a0It allows you to treat the entire purchase price of qualifying equipment as an immediate expense. You can deduct the full amount from your taxable income\u00a0<em>in the same year you buy it and put it to use.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b620b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30b620b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th><strong>Traditional Depreciation<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Section 179 Deduction<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deduction Timing<\/strong><\/td><td>Spread out over 5-7 years.<\/td><td>Full amount in Year 1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Example on $10,000 Pod<\/strong><\/td><td>Deduct ~$2,000 per year for 5 years.<\/td><td>Deduct the entire $10,000 in Year 1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Impact on Cash Flow<\/strong><\/td><td>Small tax benefit each year.<\/td><td>Large, immediate tax benefit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complexity<\/strong><\/td><td>Requires tracking depreciation schedules for years.<\/td><td>Simple, one-time deduction.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>In short, Section 179 accelerates your tax savings, putting more cash back into your business right away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74fc068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74fc068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Do Office Pods Tax Deduction Qualify When Building a Permanent Room Does Not?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec410a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec410a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the most critical distinction, and it lies in how the IRS classifies property. Section 179 is specifically for\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Tangible Personal Property&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0used for business. This category includes things you can touch and move, like computers, machinery, and office furniture.<\/p><p>An\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/modular-office-pod\/\">office pod<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a perfect fit. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p><ul><li><strong>It&#8217;s Not Permanent:<\/strong>\u00a0It&#8217;s a self-contained, modular unit that doesn&#8217;t become a permanent part of the building&#8217;s structure.<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s Movable:<\/strong>\u00a0You can assemble it, disassemble it, and move it to a new location within your office or take it with you if you relocate. It&#8217;s an asset, not a structural modification.<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s Considered Equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0From a tax perspective, it&#8217;s treated like a piece of high-tech furniture or specialized equipment.<\/li><\/ul><p>Now, compare this to building a traditional conference room:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e586330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e586330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th><strong>Modular Office Pod<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Traditional Built-In Room<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Qualifies for Section 179?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Permanence<\/strong><\/td><td>Non-permanent, self-contained<\/td><td>Permanent, integrated into the building<\/td><td><strong>Pod: Yes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mobility<\/strong><\/td><td>Can be relocated or sold<\/td><td>Immovable<\/td><td><strong>Built-in: No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IRS Classification<\/strong><\/td><td>Tangible Personal Property (Section 1245)<\/td><td>Qualified Real Property (Section 1250)<\/td><td><strong>Pod: Yes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Construction<\/strong><\/td><td>Assembled on-site, no permits usually needed<\/td><td>Involves drywall, HVAC, electrical tied to building<\/td><td><strong>Built-in: No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>As IRS Publication 946 clarifies, property that is not a structural component of a building generally qualifies for Section 179. This is the key that unlocks the tax benefit for your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/product-category\/meeting-pods\/\">meeting pods<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/product-category\/office-phone-booth\/\">phone booths<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/work-pod-guide\/\">work pods<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d84bc elementor-align-center uael-mbutton-text-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-marketing-button\" data-id=\"c6d84bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;icon_size&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;title_margin_bottom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-marketing-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-marketing-button elementor-widget-button\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md uael-marketing-buttons-left\" href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-marketing-buttons-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper uael-buttons-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-align-icon-left elementor-button-icon\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fa-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text uael-marketing-button-title elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"text\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">Explore High Quality Office Pods<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a04a767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a04a767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Math: A Real-World Example of Section 179 Savings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ec7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47ec7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let&#8217;s see how this translates into actual dollars. The savings are direct and substantial.<\/p><p><strong>Scenario:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>You purchase a 4-person meeting pod for\u00a0<strong>$10,000<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Your business is in a combined federal and state tax bracket of\u00a0<strong>32%<\/strong>.<\/li><li>You elect to use the Section 179 deduction for the 2025 tax year.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbf8fed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbf8fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Line Item<\/th><th>Calculation<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost of Office Pod<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><strong>$10,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section 179 Deduction Amount<\/strong><\/td><td>(You can deduct the full price)<\/td><td><strong>$10,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Savings<\/strong><\/td><td>($10,000 Deduction x 32% Tax Rate)<\/td><td><strong>$3,200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>True Net Cost of the Pod<\/strong><\/td><td>($10,000 &#8211; $3,200)<\/td><td><strong>$6,800<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>By using the Section 179 deduction, you&#8217;ve instantly reduced the effective cost of your new meeting pod by\u00a0<strong>$3,200<\/strong>. That&#8217;s a 32% discount, courtesy of the tax code. This cash saving can be immediately reinvested into other areas of your business. This financial leverage is a key part of calculating your total\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/meeting-pod-roi-cfo\/\">office pod ROI<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91e88cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91e88cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation: Which is Better for You?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e2f19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5e2f19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You may have also heard of &#8220;Bonus Depreciation.&#8221; It&#8217;s another form of accelerated depreciation, and it can sometimes be confused with Section 179. While your accountant will determine the best strategy for your specific situation, here&#8217;s a simple breakdown of the key differences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5043db6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5043db6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th><strong>Section 179<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Bonus Depreciation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Primary Goal<\/strong><\/td><td>Designed to help\u00a0<strong>small and medium businesses<\/strong>\u00a0invest.<\/td><td>Designed for businesses of\u00a0<strong>all sizes<\/strong>, often for larger investments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deduction Limit<\/strong><\/td><td>Has an annual limit. For 2025, it&#8217;s projected to be around\u00a0<strong>$1.22 million<\/strong>.<\/td><td>No annual deduction limit, but it applies to a percentage of the cost.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business Profitability<\/strong><\/td><td>You must have a net profit for the year to use it. The deduction cannot exceed your business income.<\/td><td>Can be used even if your business has a net loss for the year (can increase the loss).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td><td>You can pick and choose which assets to apply it to (e.g., just the pod).<\/td><td>Generally must be applied to all assets in a specific class purchased that year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Rate (2025)<\/strong><\/td><td>100% of the asset cost (up to the limit).<\/td><td><strong>60%<\/strong>\u00a0for 2024, phasing down further in future years (was 100% previously).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>The Bottom Line:<\/strong>\u00a0For most small and medium businesses purchasing office pods,\u00a0<strong>Section 179 is the more powerful and flexible tool<\/strong>. Its 100% immediate write-off and ability to be selectively applied make it ideal.<\/p><blockquote><p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Talk to your accountant. In some cases, these two deductions can be used together. For example, you could use Section 179 up to its limit, and then apply Bonus Depreciation to the remaining cost of your assets.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5116afb elementor-align-center uael-mbutton-text-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-marketing-button\" data-id=\"5116afb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;icon_size&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_size_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon_indent_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;title_margin_bottom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;title_margin_bottom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-marketing-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-marketing-button elementor-widget-button\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md uael-marketing-buttons-left\" href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-marketing-buttons-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper uael-buttons-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-align-icon-left elementor-button-icon\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fa-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text uael-marketing-button-title elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"text\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">Get Office Pod with Section 179<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e3349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56e3349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Deadline is Everything: The \"Placed in Service\" Rule<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fa46b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fa46b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a rule you absolutely cannot ignore. To claim the deduction for the current tax year, the asset must be\u00a0<strong>&#8220;placed in service&#8221; by midnight on December 31st<\/strong>.<\/p><p>&#8220;Placed in service&#8221; does\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0mean:<\/p><ul><li>When you signed the contract.<\/li><li>When you paid the invoice.<\/li><li>When the pod was shipped.<\/li><\/ul><p>It means the equipment is\u00a0<strong>delivered, installed, and ready for its intended use<\/strong>\u00a0at your business location. If your pod is still sitting in boxes in your warehouse on January 1st, you&#8217;ve missed the window for the previous year.<\/p><p><strong>Actionable Advice:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are planning a year-end purchase, confirm lead times and installation schedules with your vendor. 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data-widget_type=\"uael-marketing-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-marketing-button elementor-widget-button\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md uael-marketing-buttons-left\" href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-marketing-buttons-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper uael-buttons-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-align-icon-left elementor-button-icon\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fa-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text uael-marketing-button-title elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"text\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">Don't waste Section 179, buy an office pod now<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7a1f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7a1f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Accountant's Checklist: How to Claim the Deduction Correctly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e029661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e029661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make the process as smooth as possible for your accounting team, have the following information and documentation ready:<\/p><ol><li><strong>[ ] Confirm Asset Classification:<\/strong>\u00a0Inform your accountant that you have purchased a modular office pod and that it should be classified as tangible personal property (equipment), not a real estate improvement.<\/li><li><strong>[ ] Provide Complete Invoices:<\/strong>\u00a0Have the final purchase invoice, including the pod&#8217;s cost, any shipping fees, and installation charges.<\/li><li><strong>[ ] Document the &#8220;Placed in Service&#8221; Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Provide proof of the date the pod was fully installed and ready for use (e.g., a signed installation completion form, photos with a timestamp).<\/li><li><strong>[ ] Explicitly Request Section 179:<\/strong>\u00a0Tell your accountant you want to elect the Section 179 expense deduction for this asset.<\/li><li><strong>[ ] File IRS Form 4562:<\/strong>\u00a0The deduction is officially claimed on\u00a0<strong>IRS Form 4562, &#8220;Depreciation and Amortization.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0Your accountant will handle this, but it&#8217;s good for you to know the specific form involved.<\/li><\/ol><blockquote><p><strong>Pro Tip for Your Accountant:<\/strong>\u00a0Suggest they list the asset on the depreciation schedule with a clear, descriptive name like,\u00a0<em>&#8220;Prefabricated Modular Meeting Pod &#8211; Tangible Office Equipment&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0to avoid any confusion with permanent construction.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4f3a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d4f3a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Beyond a Write-Off: How Section 179 Makes Your Pod a Smart Financial Investment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6d81ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6d81ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Viewing an office pod through the lens of Section 179 elevates the purchase from a simple expense to a strategic financial move.<\/p><p>The true return on investment isn&#8217;t just about the immediate tax savings. It&#8217;s a combination of:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Direct Cash Savings:<\/strong>\u00a0The tax deduction immediately reduces the pod&#8217;s net cost, improving your cash flow.<\/li><li><strong>Productivity Gains:<\/strong>\u00a0The pod provides a quiet, private space that reduces distractions and improves focus, leading to more efficient work.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility &amp; Asset Value:<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike a permanent wall, a pod is a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/portable-office-pods\/\">portable asset<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0you can move or sell, retaining its value.<\/li><li><strong>Avoided Construction Costs:<\/strong>\u00a0You save on the massive costs, disruption, and lengthy timelines associated with traditional construction.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you combine these operational benefits with a significant, immediate tax incentive, the financial case for an office pod becomes overwhelmingly positive. It&#8217;s a rare opportunity where the best solution for your team&#8217;s productivity is also one of the most tax-efficient investments you can make in your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a46ae64 elementor-align-center uael-mbutton-text-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-marketing-button\" data-id=\"a46ae64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"uael-marketing-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-marketing-button elementor-widget-button\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md uael-marketing-buttons-left\" href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/fr\/office-pods\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-marketing-buttons-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper uael-buttons-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-align-icon-left elementor-button-icon\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fa-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text uael-marketing-button-title elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"text\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">Smart Office Pod Purchase with Section 179<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff87d8b uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"ff87d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-267' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-51d9bad\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-51d9bad uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6a8b6c637186c\">What if I finance or lease my office pod? Can I still use Section 179?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, in most cases. If you use an Equipment Finance Agreement or a $1 Buyout Lease, you are considered the owner of the equipment from a tax perspective. This means you can still deduct the full purchase price under Section 179, even though you are making payments over time. This is a powerful way to get the equipment you need without a large upfront cash outlay while still reaping the full tax benefit immediately.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d0daccf\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d0daccf uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6a8b6c63718bf\"> Does Section 179 apply to used office pods?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expanded Section 179 to include both new and used equipment, as long as the equipment is \"new to you\" and your business.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d7ba64a\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d7ba64a uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6a8b6c63718f9\">What happens if I sell the office pod in a few years?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>If you sell the pod for a profit after fully expensing it with Section 179, you may have to \"recapture\" the depreciation. This essentially means the sale price could be considered taxable income. This is a standard procedure and another area where you should consult your tax advisor.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aace27e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aace27e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommended Internal &amp; External Link<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0e8e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e0e8e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Internal Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5747b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5747b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/office-pod-guide\/\"><strong>Office Pod Guide: Costs, Types, and Best Brands Compared<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/meeting-pod-vs-conference-room\/\"><strong>Meeting Pod vs. Conference Room: A Cost, Time &amp; Flexibility Analysis<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/office-phone-booth-cost\/\"><strong>The Real Cost of an Office Phone Booth: A Breakdown<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bhergonomic.com\/cheap-office-pod\/\"><strong>The Smart Buyer\u2019s Guide: How to Source High-Value, Budget-Friendly Office Pods<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b9a424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b9a424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">External Links:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbff548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbff548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p946#en_US_2023_publink1000107383\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IRS.gov: Official Section 179 Information<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/form4562\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IRS Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.section179.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Section179.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve identified the need for more privacy and focus in your workplace. 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