Section 179 Explained for Sawmill Owners
Dec 4th 2025
What Section 179 Means for Your Sawmill Business in 2025
If you’re planning to upgrade your equipment in 2025, Section 179 might be the most profitable “tool” you use all year. This IRS tax incentive lets small businesses deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the same year it’s placed into service — including sawmills, edgers, sharpeners, setters, log decks, and other Cook’s Saw equipment.
Instead of spreading the deduction out over several years, Section 179 lets you write off the whole thing in 2025. More deduction = less taxable income = more cash left in your pocket. That’s money your business can put straight back into growth.
How It Works (In Plain English)
Section 179 is simple:
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Buy or finance qualifying equipment in 2025
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Put it into service before December 31
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Deduct the full price on your 2025 taxes
This incentive was created for small and medium-sized businesses — not big corporations. Independent sawyers, homesteaders, timber processors, and custom-cutting businesses all benefit.
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What Cook’s Saw Equipment Qualifies?
Pretty much all major equipment qualifies, including:
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AC-36 Sawmill Series
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MP-32 Sawmills
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AE Series Edgers
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Sharpeners & Setters
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Log Decks & Material Handling Equipment
If it’s essential to production, it likely qualifies. (Your tax pro can confirm.)
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A Simple Example
Buy a $42,000 sawmill → deduct $42,000 in 2025.
That deduction reduces taxable income, and in many cases, covers a large portion of your upgrade cost in tax savings.
Equipment that earns for you and lowers your tax bill? Hard to beat.
Section 179 Checklist
Use this quick list to make sure everything’s lined up:
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Choose qualifying sawmill equipment (sawmill, edger, sharpener, log deck)
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Confirm it’s placed into service by December 31
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Claim your Section 179 deduction
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Use the same-year equipment write-off to lower taxable income
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Contact Cook’s Saw early to secure your build or delivery slot
Don’t Forget Lead Times
To take the deduction, your equipment must be placed into service in the same tax year.
Lead times matter — especially on sawmills, edgers, and sharpening equipment.
If you want to take advantage of Section 179 for 2025, it’s smart to get on the schedule early.
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Disclaimer:
This blog post is for general information only. Always consult your tax professional for specific guidance.
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Section 179 Savings End Dec 31
If your mill, blades, or sharpening setup are due for an upgrade, now’s the perfect time to get what you need and save while you’re at it.
From all of us at Cooks Saw — thanks for trusting us with your business and your equipment.
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