Unlock Tax Savings for Your Coffee Roastery with IRS Section 179

By Kristi Anderson-Runge

Are you a coffee roastery looking to expand or upgrade your equipment? Roastery investments can be substantial, but there’s good news: IRS Section 179 can help you save on taxes when purchasing new or used roasters and roastery equipment before the end of the year.

 

What is IRS Section 179?

Section 179 is a tax provision that allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software in the year it’s placed in service. Designed to support small and mid-sized businesses, this deduction encourages investment in equipment while stimulating growth.

 

Why is IRS Section 179 So Important for Roasteries?

 

Significant Tax Savings

Rather than depreciating equipment over several years, you can deduct the entire purchase price in the year you buy it, potentially reducing your taxable income significantly.

 

 

Cash Flow Management

Deducting equipment costs upfront frees up cash that can be reinvested into your roastery. This can be especially valuable for small operations or when planning multiple purchases.

 

 

Competitive Edge

Staying up-to-date with the latest roasting technology is critical in the competitive coffee industry. Section 179 allows you to invest in cutting-edge equipment without straining your budget.

 

 

What Equipment Qualifies for a Section 179 Deduction?

Section 179 typically covers tangible, depreciable business property. This can include machinery, equipment, furniture, and certain improvements to non-residential real property (like HVAC systems). In a coffee roastery, eligible equipment may include new and used coffee roasters, grinders, K-cup filler and sealer machines, afterburners, destoners, packaging machines, and more.

Used equipment can qualify for Section 179 as long as it meets the criteria for eligible property. This means that you can potentially deduct the full purchase price of used coffee roasting equipment in the year you acquire it, subject to certain limits.

 

2025 Section 179 Deduction Guidelines

For the 2025 tax year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded Section 179:

• Maximum Deduction: $2,500,000 per year on qualifying purchases

• Phase-Out Threshold: Begins at $4,000,000 of total equipment purchases

• Eligible Property: Includes new and used equipment, software, and certain non-residential building improvements (roofs, HVAC, fire protection, security systems)

These updated limits make Section 179 an especially powerful tool for coffee roasters making substantial investments this year.

💡 See how much you could deduct: Try the IRS Section 179 Calculator

 

How to Make the Most of IRS Section 179

 

Consult with a Tax Professional

A tax advisor can help ensure your equipment purchases qualify and that you maximize your deduction.

 

Keep Detailed Records

Maintain invoices, receipts, and documentation of equipment use to support your deduction.

 

  

Plan Ahead

Consider your roastery’s equipment needs strategically to take full advantage of Section 179

 

Partner with Coffee Equipment Pros

At Coffee Equipment Pros, we guide roasteries through smart equipment investments while helping you leverage Section 179 to your advantage. From new and used roasters to grinders and packaging machines, we provide the expertise and resources to make your purchases both strategic and tax-savvy.

 

Ready to maximize your 2025 tax savings?

Contact Rick at 949.289.8083 to get started!

 

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s find some roastery equipment to roast your way to tax savings! Contact Rick @ 949.289.8083 to get started.