Breaking: Trump Administration's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)
The section 179 deduction and modern cybersecurity solutions make 2025 a turning point for enterprises. With higher write-off limits and restored R&D expensing through the Trump Administration's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), businesses can cut tax liability while investing in the platforms that secure their data and drive AI transformation.
The OBBB Delivers increased Section 179 limits to $2.5M, full restoration of immediate R&D expensing.
How the Section 179 Deduction Supercharges Cybersecurity Solutions
The section 179 deduction limit has increased to $2.5M in 2025, giving companies the ability to immediately expense technology purchases like:
- Firewalls, intrusion detection, and next-gen cybersecurity solutions
- Disaster recovery and business continuity software
- Security-focused cloud services and monitoring platforms
- Used or refurbished security equipment
Immediate expensing means faster ROI — your company reduces its tax burden the same year you invest.
Cybersecurity Solutions as Deductible Risk Reduction
Cyber threats are at record highs, but what most executives don't realize is how many cybersecurity costs are fully deductible:
- Data breach recovery (forensics, legal, notification, credit monitoring, even ransom payments)
- Employee cybersecurity awareness training
- Managed detection and response (MDR), SOC services, and endpoint protection platforms
These expenses are not just essential to protect the business — they're also tax-efficient when aligned with section 179 deduction rules.
Enterprise AI and R&D Expensing
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) restored immediate expensing of R&D costs beginning in 2025. For companies developing or deploying AI inside cybersecurity solutions, this is a massive incentive.
Eligible projects include:
- AI algorithms for real-time threat detection
- Automation for incident response and compliance monitoring
- Predictive analytics for risk management
Tax Benefit Comparison: 2022-2026
2022
Section 179
R&D (Amortized)
Total: $216K
Tax Savings
2023
Section 179
R&D (Amortized)
Total: $232K
Tax Savings
2024
Section 179
R&D (Amortized)
Total: $244K
Tax Savings
2025
Section 179
R&D Restored!
Total: $695K
Tax Savings 🚀
2026
(Projected)
Section 179
R&D
Total: $300K
Tax Savings
185% increase in tax benefits from 2024 to 2025
Thanks to Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)
Are You Missing Hidden Write-Offs?
Most companies only claim 40% of their eligible cybersecurity deductions. The IRS allows far more than you might think – but only if you know what qualifies and how to document it properly.
Example: One Fortune 500 company discovered $1.2M in unclaimed deductions after a proper audit of their security stack. The difference? They didn't know which licenses and services qualified.
Don't Leave Money on the Table
The truth is, most businesses under-claim their technology deductions. They buy cybersecurity solutions, upgrade systems, and even experiment with AI — but fail to structure those investments to qualify for the section 179 deduction or R&D expensing. That's money left behind.
Get the Complete 2025 Tech Tax Write-Offs Guide
This comprehensive PDF guide includes:
- Complete lists of Section 179 qualifying vs. non-qualifying software
- The 4 criteria software must meet to qualify for Section 179
- Retroactive R&D deduction strategies for 2022-2024 costs
- Lesser-known IT expenses you can deduct immediately
- Equipment depreciation strategies including the $2,500 rule
Plus — Specific examples of deductible cybersecurity training, data breach costs, and professional development expenses
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