In a message dated 12/5/03 8:19:01 AM, gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Don't forget the Bush administration has s a $10,000 tax writeoff (AKA subsidy) to corporations buying these vehicles. >> I'm not sure of all the details, but I believe the tax advantage comes from being able to depreciate the vehicle at a higher rate. The intention was to help small businessmen, such as contractors, buy trucks over a certain weight class, small dump trucks and such. Whether on purpose or by happy accident, if you mix one physician with one Hummer all the parameters of the tax code are met. George |
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