When it comes to investing in new farm equipment—like a Walkabout® Mother Bin—many growers understandably focus on the sticker price. But what often gets overlooked is a powerful opportunity hiding in the tax code: using Section 179 tax savings to fund farm equipment.

To help farmers understand how much they could potentially save, our financing partners at Northland Capital offer a Section 179 Tax Savings Calculator—a quick and easy tool to estimate your potential deduction before you purchase.

How Section 179 Helps You Save on Farm Equipment

Section 179 allows farms and businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the same year it’s placed into service. Instead of spreading depreciation across multiple years, you take the entire deduction immediately.

This can directly benefit your operation by:

• Lowering taxable income
• Improving annual cash flow
• Reducing the net cost of your Walkabout Mother Bin
• Helping finance equipment through tax savings

It’s one of the most effective ways to make major equipment purchases more financially manageable. That’s why many farmers strategically use Section 179 tax savings to fund farm equipment upgrades each year.

Try the Section 179 Tax Savings Calculator

The Section 179 Tax Savings Calculator from Northland Capital helps you quickly estimate:

• Your potential Section 179 deduction
• Bonus depreciation impact (if applicable)
• The estimated tax savings based on your tax bracket
• A clearer picture of your equipment’s true cost

Many customers are surprised by how significantly tax savings reduce the net investment of a Walkabout® Mother Bin.

Your Tax Situation Is Unique — Always Confirm With a Professional

While Section 179 offers powerful benefits, every farm’s tax strategy is different. Be sure to consult your tax professional to confirm:

• Eligibility for Section 179
• Deduction limits
• Bonus depreciation rules
• How deductions fit into your overall tax plan

The calculator is a great planning tool, but your advisor will help tailor your exact numbers.

Put Tax Savings to Work in Your Operation

Before your next harvest season, consider how using Section 179 tax savings to fund farm equipment could make a Walkabout® Mother Bin more attainable—and more financially strategic.

Tax savings shouldn’t be an afterthought. They’re a powerful part of your overall equipment investment plan.

For current Walkabout® Mother Bin inventory, and pre-harvest delivery schedule, Contact Crystal at 605-530-4346 or crystal@motherbin.com