Year-End Equipment Purchase Tax Savings Estimator (2026)

Year-end equipment tax savings estimator (2026)

Estimate what a business purchase before Dec. 31 could save you in federal, self-employment and CT or NC tax, and what it really costs.

Purchase cost

Laptop, tools, machine, POS, furniture, etc.

Business use (%)

How you write it off

Type of property

Business income this year (optional)

Section 179 can’t be more than your business income. Leave blank to skip.

Federal tax bracket

Self-employment tax

I take the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deductionA bigger write-off also shrinks QBI, so the federal savings are a bit lower.

State

Your CT tax bracket

Educational estimate only, not tax or legal advice. Uses 2026 IRS figures. Nothing you enter leaves this page. Checked November 2026.