Auto Depreciation Limits - 2016

For passenger automobiles (other than trucks or vans) placed in service during calendar year 2016, the depreciation limit under Sec. 280F(d)(7) is $3,160 plus $8,000 first year special allowance = $11,160.
For passenger automobiles (other than trucks or vans) placed in service during calendar year 2016, the depreciation limit under Sec. 280F(d)(7) is $3,560 plus $8,000 first year special allowance = $11,560 for the first tax year,

For trucks and vans, the limit is $3,560 for the first tax year, $5,700 ($5,600 if in 2015) the second year, $3,350 the third year and $1,975 each successive year.
If placed in service between 2010 and 2012 then the allowed amount is $1,875. If placed in service in 2009 then the allowed amount is $1,775. If placed in service between 2004 and 2008 then the allowed amount is $1,875.

In 2016, for passenger automobiles, the limits are $5,100 for the second tax year; $3,050 for the third tax year; and $1,875 for each successive tax year,
If placed in service between 2006 and 2011 then the allowed amount is $1,775. If placed in service between 2004 and 2005 then the allowed amount is $1,675.

The current tax law sets a specific annual dollar limitation (adjusted each year for inflation) on the amount of depreciation allowed for any "passenger automobile". generally referred to as the "luxury automobile" limitations.
The limitations apply to four-wheeled vehicles that are manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, and that are rated at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or less (except for trucks and vans, a vehicle's "unloaded" GVW rating is used).

There are higher annual "luxury automobile" depreciation limitations for vans and trucks than for other passenger automobiles. For this purpose, “vans and trucks” are passenger automobiles that are built on a truck chassis, including minivans and sport utility vehicles that are built on a truck chassis.