Section 179 at a Glance

We know the last thing you want to do is think about taxes! But now is the time to consider what large purchases you may have to make that would benefit you if done by the end of the year.

With 2019 coming to a close, we want to bring your attention to Section 179. Haven’t heard the details? In short, Section 179 will allow businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying agricultural and industrial processing equipment purchased or financed during the 2019 tax year.

That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. Think of it as a “loophole”. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. It is considered most beneficial to small businesses now, more than ever before. Section 179 can help with much needed tax relief while also giving your small business permission to take care of larger purchases that will serve in the growth of your company.

See the included image for an example as to how Section 179 works. Then call your West Coast Companies sales rep to find out how Section 179 can benefit you and the growth of your business!

Section 179 at a Glance2019-12-03T15:12:30-08:00

Automation paves the way for West Coast Companies in Salem (Capital Press)

Incorporating automation in a processing plant can increase output and amplify revenue, however, the benefits of automation go beyond the bottom line. With labor shortages, rising minimum wages, and tightening labor laws, processors can redefine the jobs of valued, long-term, and knowledgeable employees by offering positions in less physically demanding areas of the processing plant. Automation also alleviates the strain of trying to find and retain qualified, part-time, or seasonal labor.

We help our customers identify the correct and most efficient automation equipment for their processing line. With the assistance of our agricultural and industrial construction company, American Ag Systems, we can design and install automated lines into new or existing plants. We offer additional support through preventative maintenance options to extend the life of the equipment after the project is completed.

Due to our industry experience, the Capital Press newspaper reached out to us to discuss how automation is transforming the landscape of the processing industry.

Check out the article: Capital Press Automation

Robotic Palletizing, processing plant packaging

Robotic Palletizer

Stacked products, Robotic Palletizer, processing plant packaging, West Coast Companies, American Ag Systems

Automation paves the way for West Coast Companies in Salem (Capital Press)2018-01-17T10:10:45-08:00

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