G wagon tax write off explained

While The G-class was initially built as a military vehicle, Mercedes started offering G Wagon to civilians in 1979.

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Business Percent Use
Ordinary and Necessary
Gross Vehicle Weight
Mercedes G Wagon Lease Vs Purchase
Lease Example & Calculation
Purchase Example & Calculations:
G Wagon Tax Write off Weight
G Wagon Tax Write off California
Section 179 Deduction
Bonus Depreciation
Can I Claim Business Mileage on My Mercedes G Wagon?
Can you take Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation on your G Wagon if it is Financed?
Final Thoughts

People who love G Wagon are die hard fans and wouldn’t replace this vehicle with anything else or any other vehicle.

Some buy it as its their passion and many buy it because they can not only use this vehicle for conducting their business but also save thousands when it comes down to paying their tax bill.

In this article we will be discussing Mercedes G Wagon Tax Write Off 2021-2022.

Contents

1 Mercedes G Wagon Tax Write Off:
- 1.1 Business Percent Use
- 1.2 Ordinary and Necessary
- 1.3 Gross Vehicle Weight
2 Mercedes G Wagon Lease Vs Purchase
- 2.1 Lease Example & Calculation
- 2.2 Purchase Example & Calculations:
3 G Wagon Tax Write off Weight
4 G Wagon Tax Write off California
5 Section 179 Deduction
6 Bonus Depreciation
7 Can I Claim Business Mileage on My Mercedes G Wagon?
8 Can you take Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation on your G Wagon if it is Financed?
9 Is it Worth it to Buy G Wagon?
10 Final Thoughts
11 Learn More

In order to write off a Vehicle it need to meet many requirements for you to be able to take it as a Tax Write off. These requirements include but are not limited to

Business Percent Use

IRS requires you to keep track of your miles so you can determine if you are using your business vehicle 70% for business or 90% for your business. You are only allowed to write off the amount that is used for business and not for personal.

Ordinary and Necessary

In order for the Mercedes G Wagon Tax Write off to be allowed, it need to be ordinary and necessary in the field of work you are in. For example in construction, you will need pickup to haul materials. That will be considered Ordinary and Necessary.

Furthermore, If you are a Luxury Home Realtor, then Mercedes G Wagon may be a tax write off as your Customers Expect you to take them out in a luxury vehicle showing them $5 or $10 million dollar properties.

Gross Vehicle Weight

If the Vehicle is 6000 pounds or more, then you are allowed to write off full value of the vehicle as long as its 100% business use and placed in the service in the year you are doing the tax write off for.

If any vehicle is less than 6,000 pounds max you can do in 2022, is $18,200 first year and remaining over 5 year period.

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Mercedes G Wagon Lease Vs Purchase

Lease Example & Calculation

If you lease a vehicle, you get to write off the actual amounts you paid for example if you lease Mercedes G Wagon( 36 Month Lease) and Put $36,000 Down Payment(Lease Buy Down) and $2500 Per month for the entire year. Then you write off the lease as following:

Lease Deposit $36000 Divided by Lease Term 36 Months So you will get $12,000

Yearly Lease Payment: 2500 Times 12 Months is $30,000

Total Write off $12,000 Plus $30,000= $42,000

Purchase Example & Calculations:

If you purchase the G Wagon for $200,000 and put down $50,000 and finance the remaining over 60 months the calculations will work the following way assuming 100% business use:

Since G Wagon qualify for vehicle equal or more than 6000 pounds, you can either deduct the entire $200,000 in the first year(if you have enough profit) or deduct a portion( Example $120,000) of it and spread the remaining($80,000) over 5 years.

You can take Standard mileage deduction of 56 cents( in 2021) a mile but we do not recommend that as the actual deduction in this case will significantly more than Standard mileage deduction.

G Wagon Tax Write off Weight

2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gross Vehicle Weight 6,945 lbs.

G Class Qualifies for the 6000 Pound or more requirement(Per IRS) and using a combination of Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation.

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G Wagon Tax Write off California

California has very specific rules pertaining to depreciation and limits any Section 179 to $25,000 Maximum per year. So for example, if you purchase a vehicle for $125,000,

you can write off $25, 000 as Section 179 in first year and remaining amount of $100,000 in this example has to be spread over 5 year period.

While IRS allows Bonus Depreciation, California doesn’t allow Bonus depreciation and the entire amount is added back to your State return where it is taxed.

Section 179 Deduction

Internal Revenue Code, Section 179 Deduction allows you to expense up to 25,000 on Vehicles(One year) that are between 6000 Pounds and 14,000 Pounds or More in the year they are placed in service.

If you are looking to write off the entire purchase price of G Wagon, look into Bonus depreciation rules that were passed under TCJA. We have more details below.

To learn more about Section 179 See IRS Section 179 Details here

Bonus Depreciation

Bonus Depreciation has been significantly improved by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Under new TCJA, Bonus Depreciation allows you to deduct a specified percentage of the cost of assets in the year they are placed in service.

This deduction allows you to take your profit to negative as compared to Section 179 which only allows you to break even or make your profit zero.

For SUV’s such as Mercedes G Wagon that are 6000 pounds or more, can be deducted 100% in the year purchased and placed in service.

Tip: Under Bonus Depreciation rules, you can even purchase a Used Mercedes G Glass and use Bonus Depreciation as well.

Can I Claim Business Mileage on My Mercedes G Wagon?

Yes you can claim business mileage deduction on G Wagon. We recommend if you drive the Your G Wagon for more than 50% for work then you reconsider mileage and use Actual vehicle deduction instead.

Section 179 and Bonus depreciation provides very nice depreciation along with your Fuel, Repairs and Vehicle Insurance. These Actual Deductions can add up to be more than Mileage Deduction.

Can you take Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation on your G Wagon if it is Financed?

Yes, You can finance your Mercedes G Wagon by putting minimal down and still take section 179 or Bonus depreciation on the vehicles.

For example if you are purchasing your G Wagon for $170,000, you can put $20,000 down payment, finance remaining $150,000(over 5 years) yet still claim $170,000 dollars in tax deduction using section 179 and Bonus Depreciation.

G Wagons are a popular choice for small business owners and celebrities. They’re stylish and luxurious, but they come with a hefty price tag.

G Wagons cost an average of $220,000, making them one of the most expensive SUVs on the market.

However, G Wagons offer a number of features that justify their high price tag.

First, G Wagons offer a significant tax deduction for small businesses(See Info Above regarding Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation).

Second, G Wagons are built to last, with many models lasting for 20 to 30 years.

Finally, G Wagons offer superior style and comfort, making them a popular choice for those who want the best of both worlds.

While G Wagons are certainly not cheap, they offer a number of features that make them worth the investment.

Final Thoughts

It’s that time of year again when we all have to start thinking about our taxes.

And for people who own a Mercedes G Wagon, there may be some good news.

The IRS allows a tax write off for luxury vehicles, which means that you can get some of your money back from the government.

So if you’re looking to buy a new car this year, and you’re considering a Mercedes G Wagon, now is the time to do it! And who knows, maybe you’ll even get a refund in the end.

So check with your Tax Preparer or CPA and see if taking advantage of the Mercedes G Wagon tax write off is right for you.