Which Land Rover Models Qualify for Section 179?

Land Rover Models that Qualify for Section 179

Buying the right vehicle for your business near San Juan, TX, can lead to a significant tax advantage. Small business owners from McAllen to Brownsville, TX, often look to Section 179 to reduce taxable income in the year they invest in equipment.

Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery SUVs are sophisticated, rugged, and performance-driven machines that navigate city streets as easily as off-road trails, and may qualify for the valuable Section 179 tax deduction once they're put into service for business purposes.

At Land Rover San Juan Texas, we proudly welcome professionals looking for the ideal Land Rover model for their business and how that affects their annual tax planning.

Understanding Section 179 and How It Applies to Vehicles

Section 179 lets area businesses deduct the cost of qualifying equipment purchases, including select vehicles, in the same tax year the equipment is used for the business. This means businesses from Harlingen to Mission can benefit immediately, rather than waiting for gradual depreciation.

Aside from the obvious benefits, there are deduction limits for the 2025 tax year:

  • Maximum Deduction for all qualifying equipment, including vehicles: $1,250,000 per tax year. If the total purchase cost of all equipment placed in service during the tax year exceeds $3,130,000, your maximum deduction is reduced dollar-for-dollar by the excess amount over $3,130,000.
  • Maximum Deduction for SUVs: $31,300. Any SUV classified as a passenger vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) between 6,000 and 14,000 pounds.
  • Special Depreciation Allowance: 40%. Applies to eligible models you purchase and put into business use between January 1 and December 31, 2025.

To qualify for the Section 179 deduction, the vehicle must be purchased-not gifted or inherited-and used for business more than 50% of the time. For more information, please visit IRS.gov and confirm details and eligibility with a tax professional.

Which Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery Models Qualify?

There are three vehicle categories in Section 179:

  • Business vehicles of any weight or those weighing more than 14,000 pounds. These may qualify for the full Section 179 deduction.
  • Passenger SUVs, trucks, and vans with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 6,000 - 14,000 pounds.
  • Passenger cars with a GVWR of less than 6,000 pounds. Capped at approximately $20,400 each, provided the vehicle is used exclusively for business purposes.

Explore the Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender lineups to see which category your preferred models fall under:

  • Land Rover models weighing more than 6,000 pounds: Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130, and Discovery.
  • Land Rover models weighing less than 6,000 pounds: Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Discovery Sport.

Regardless of which models you're considering for your business, be sure to check with a tax professional to verify which models may qualify for Section 179.

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How GVWR and Business Use Work Together

Tax advantages under Section 179 aren't automatic just because a Land Rover weighs over 6,000 pounds. A cooling-off period is unnecessary-the vehicle simply must be put into service for business use before year's end. You must prove business use through documentation, typically mileage records showing the split between business and personal travel.

Vehicles with heavy-duty equipment and work-oriented trim levels might naturally skew toward business use, making them easier to justify. Vehicles used less than 50% for business may still qualify for depreciation benefits, but not the full, immediate deduction under Section 179.

Purchase a Land Rover SUV Today at Land Rover San Juan Texas

If your business base stretches from Brownsville, TX, up through Pharr, Mission, and into San Juan, TX, timing and model selection matter. Choosing a qualifying Land Rover now means you can take advantage of Section 179 deductions on your next tax return, reducing taxable income in the year of purchase rather than waiting years to recover costs.

At Land Rover San Juan, Texas, our sales consultants can help you check the GVWR for specific trims and guide you toward models most likely to meet IRS weight qualifications and business-use requirements. Our customers find that heavier SUVs, like Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery, fit dual roles-elegant executive transport and practical business vehicle-making them ideal for getting real value from Section 179.

Our team also helps coordinate delivery timing to ensure your new Land Rover is placed into service before the end of the tax year. You're not just buying an SUV-you're making a strategic investment in your business's financial health. Visit us to explore qualifying inventory and get personalized support to maximize your tax benefits and drive home a vehicle that's as smart as it is capable.

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