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It's time to make the move.
Act now and save up to 20%* when you move to the latest Autodesk software or purpose-built Autodesk Design and Creation Suites before July 13, 2012. Using software relevant for your industry, connected through a comprehensive workflow, will help you achieve better results faster, and collaborate more effectively than ever before.

Price changes are coming.
Autodesk currently anticipates changes to its upgrade options next year, so take advantage of existing upgrade pricing and paths today to move to the current release - and you could additionally save up to 20%* off SRP when you act before July 13, 2012.

Don’t wait—make the move today. Contact us to learn more about this promotion.

*The “It’s time to make the move” promotion, offering up to 20% savings based on Upgrade SRP** on select Autodesk upgrades is valid in the 50 United States, Canada, and the countries of Latin America with the exception of Cuba. Offer is available from participating resellers from May 7, 2012 until July 13, 2012 and cannot be combined with other rebates or promotions. Purchase of Autodesk Subscription required. Only commercial customers who own select Autodesk licenses, including Strategic Accounts, U.S. Government (Federal/State/Local) and Canadian Federal Government Accounts purchasing via DISO or direct with Autodesk may participate. Education customers are not eligible to participate in this promotion. For a full list of products eligible for the "It’s time to make the move” promotion, click here or contact your local Authorized Autodesk Reseller for more information

** Autodesk Authorized Resellers are independent resellers and are free to set their own prices. Reseller prices may vary.

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Improve your profits using the IRS Section 179 Deduction
Section 179 enables companies to deduct the full purchase price (up to $500K) for new business related software purchased before 12/31/11.

Software and the Section 179 Deduction
An increasingly popular use of the IRS Section 179 Deduction is for software.

Any "Off-the-Shelf" computer software - software that isn't custom designed and is available to the general public - is qualified for the Section 179 Deduction in the year that you put the software into service.

What Software Qualifies?
For basic eligibility, the software must meet all of the following specifications:

Basically, the Software can’t be Custom Code
Off-the-shelf computer software placed in service during the tax year is qualifying property for purposes of the section 179 deduction. This is computer software that is readily available for purchase by the general public, is subject to a nonexclusive license, and has not been substantially modified.

It includes any program designed to cause a computer to perform a desired function. However, a database or similar item is not considered computer software unless it is in the public domain and is incidental to the operation of otherwise qualifying software.

Leasing and Section 179
Did you know that your company can lease equipment and still take full advantage of the Section 179 deduction? In fact, leasing equipment and/or software with the Section 179 deduction in mind is a preferred financial strategy for many businesses, as it can significantly help with not only cash flow, but with profits as well.

Non-Tax | Capital Lease
The main benefit of a non-tax capital lease is that you can still take full advantage of the Section 179 Deduction, yet make smaller payments. With a non-tax capital lease you can acquire and write off up to $500,000 worth of equipment this year, without actually spending $500,000 this year. A small business that is managing cash flow can leverage a non-tax capital lease and still take the Section 179 Deduction.

Examples of non-tax capital leases include a "$1 Buyout Lease" and a "10% Purchase upon Termination (PUT) Lease". In many cases, the amount you save in taxes will be more than the total of your first year's payments.

Equipment Financing
You may also obtain an equipment loan using an Equipment Finance Agreement (EFA) and still take the Section 179 Deduction.

Advantages of Leasing and Financing
The obvious advantage to leasing or financing equipment and then taking the Section 179 Deduction is the fact that you can deduct the full amount of the equipment, without paying the full amount this year. The amount you save in taxes can actually exceed the payments, making this a very bottom-line friendly deduction (you are reading this correctly - in many cases, the deduction will actually be profit.)

Service Point USA is providing details regarding IRS Section 179 in good faith for informational purposes only. The above content was created by a 3rd part and Service Point USA is not responsible for any errors or omissions. We strongly recommend that you consult your tax advisor to determine the actual impact on your specific purchase and business.

Subscription Information
Autodesk Subscription provides several advantages, including the option to run previous versions of your software, home license use, technical support, self-paced training, and automatic upgrades.