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A purchase involves decisions beyond its invoice price, including installation, operation, maintenance and eventual disposal. List which responsibilities each proposal assigns to your business. Use actual estimates for your site instead of assuming ownership is always cheaper after a fixed number of months.
General planning information. Your accountant or tax adviser should review the actual agreement and your circumstances before you claim a deduction or choose a tax treatment.
Planning checklist
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