The Mega Deduction for auto repair and service shops
Hoists, alignment racks and diagnostic scanners are big-ticket Class 8 items that now write off in one year.
Three things to know
- Hoists, tire machines and alignment systems qualify
- Diagnostic scanners and shop software qualify
- Service trucks and parts vans qualify
A typical $70,000 purchase
What auto repair and service shops typically buy
| Asset | Class | Status | Old year-one deduction on $70,000 | Tax reduction (SB / general, Ontario) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General equipment, tools and furniture | 8 | Eligible | $7,000 | $7,840 / $18,550 |
| Computer equipment | 50 | Eligible | $19,250 | $7,840 / $18,550 |
| Commercial vehicles (vans, pickups, work trucks) | 10 | Likely | $10,500 | $7,840 / $18,550 |
| Software | 12 / 10 | Eligible | $35,000 | $7,840 / $18,550 |
Free: the Year-End Purchase Checklist (PDF)
One page. What qualifies, what does not, the 'available for use' trap, and the seven questions to ask your accountant before you buy. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
The Mega Deduction Year-End Playbook
Everything you need to walk into your accountant's office with a plan instead of a question. Built for owner-managed Canadian businesses that expect a profitable 2026.
- Excel purchase planner with every province's rates and every CCA class pre-loaded. Model up to 12 purchases, see the year-one deduction, tax reduction and 10-year comparison for each.
- The 41-page Playbook (PDF): eligibility by asset class, the exclusions, 'available for use' rules, financing vs. leasing, recapture risk, CCPC vs. sole proprietor, and worked examples for 12 industries.
- Accountant brief template (Word): a one-page memo you fill in and send so your accountant can confirm the plan in one email instead of a meeting.
- 30-day action plan for purchases that must be delivered and installed before your fiscal year-end.
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