R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

IRS Section 179 Disagreement

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
IRS Section 179 Disagreement

The accountant says the R will qualify as the R320 has a GVWR of over 6,000. The dealer says, but it's a pasenger car. I trust the accountant more and also know that in 06 the original R had a GVWR of under 6000.

Has anyone used 179 on the business bought R-class?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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It is not just the weight. To qualify the vehicle also has to be built on a truck chasis. Answer courtest the Grant Thorton US Master Tax Guide 2009.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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2019 Volvo XC90 Magic/Amber, '95 E320 Cabriolet Midnight,'14 GL350 Lunar/Almond was '07 GL320CDI
Yeah, that's what they said, i just forgot to add that. since the R is built on the same chassis as the ML, i think i'm good. it's also listed on a few sites i've found with vehicles listed. THanks for the response.
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Don't Go Counting Your Deductions Before They Hatch

The ML, R and GL are ALL Unibody based rather than the heavier duty and usually greater weight of the previous generation Body on Frame models. I am not a tax expert but I was under the impression that GVW was the sole determinant of eligibility for tax purposes rather than the type of chassis.
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