To enter section 179 expenses for qualified real property in the asset module, perform the following steps.
- Open the Asset List window for an activity.
- In the Asset List window, click the Add button to add a new asset, or highlight an existing asset and click the Modify button.
- If you are adding a new asset, enter the asset's description, date in service, and information for any of the association fields at the top of the Asset Detail dialog.
- In the Depreciation tab, enter the asset cost, including the section 179 expense amount, in the Cost/Basis field of the Tax column.
- Click the Method/Life Wizard
button and select the appropriate qualified real property class: Leasehold improvement, Restaurant building improvement, or Retail improvement.
- Enter the expense amount in the Sec 179 Expense field of the Tax column.
Note: Qualified real property is eligible for section 179 only when the asset was placed in service in 2011 or later.
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