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Tax season planning usually starts in the fourth quarter, when Henderson business owners finally see what the year earned. If your business needs a truck anyway, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline is worth a close look before December 31.
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has a 6,019-pound GVWR on every trim, which places it above the IRS 6,000-pound line for business vehicles. Because its 64-inch bed is shorter than 6 feet, Section 179 is capped at $32,000 for 2026, and remaining business-use cost may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation.
Findlay Honda Henderson carries the largest selection of new Honda inventory in Nevada. This page explains how Section 179 applies to the Ridgeline, who qualifies, and how to shop current trucks before the year-end deadline.
Section 179 is a federal tax provision that lets a business deduct the cost of qualifying equipment and vehicles in the year they go into service, instead of depreciating that cost over several years. For tax years beginning in 2026, the overall Section 179 limit is $2,560,000, per IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32. Three details decide what a Ridgeline can claim.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum loaded weight a manufacturer rates a vehicle to carry, including passengers and cargo. Vehicles rated at 6,000 pounds or less fall under the IRS passenger automobile depreciation caps, which sharply limit first-year write-offs. Every 2026 Ridgeline trim is rated at 6,019 pounds, so it clears that line.
The IRS applies a separate Section 179 limit to passenger vehicles rated between 6,001 and 14,000 pounds GVWR. Pickups with a cargo bed of at least 6 feet (72 inches) are exempt from that limit. The Ridgeline's bed measures 64 inches, so its Section 179 deduction is capped at $32,000 for 2026.
Bonus depreciation is a separate first-year deduction that can cover cost above the Section 179 cap. IRS Notice 2026-11 confirms a permanent 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property acquired after January 19, 2025. Combined, the two may allow the full business-use cost of a 2026 Ridgeline to be deducted in the first year.
The numbers below are for illustration only. Your price, business-use percentage, and tax situation will differ.
Step |
Hypothetical Amount |
Ridgeline purchase price |
$45,000 |
Business use logged |
80% |
Business-use cost |
$36,000 |
Section 179 deduction (2026 SUV limit) |
Up to $32,000 |
Remaining business-use cost, possible bonus depreciation |
$4,000 |
Potential first-year deduction |
$36,000 |
The 20% personal-use share is not deductible. A deduction lowers taxable income, not your tax bill dollar for dollar, and Nevada has no state income tax, so the benefit shows up on your federal return. Run your real numbers with your tax professional.
A 2026 Ridgeline generally qualifies for Section 179 when the business owns it, uses it more than 50% for business, and places it in service by the end of the tax year. Here is the checklist we suggest reviewing with your CPA:
Every 2026 Ridgeline shares the same 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower), 9-speed automatic, i-VTM4® all-wheel drive, lockable In-Bed Trunk®, Dual-Action Tailgate, and Honda Sensing® driver-assistive technologies. Towing is rated up to 5,000 pounds with accessory towing equipment.
2026 Ridgeline Trim |
Starting MSRP |
Max Payload |
Work Day Advantage |
Sport |
$40,795 |
1,583 lbs |
Highest payload in the lineup at the lowest price of entry |
RTL |
$43,595 |
1,544 lbs |
Leather, heated power seats, and a moonroof for owners who live in the cab |
TrailSport |
$45,995 |
1,521 lbs |
All-terrain tires and a skid plate for graded dirt roads to job sites |
Black Edition |
$47,395 |
1,509 lbs |
150-watt/400-watt truck-bed power outlet for corded tools and event gear |
MSRP excludes the 1,595 destination charge, taxes, title, license, registration, and dealer-installed options. TrailSport + HPD Wheels ($47,195) and Black Edition Two-Tone ($47,895) are also available. All prices subject to change. For accurate pricing contact us today or visit us in person.
The 7.3-cubic-foot In-Bed Trunk® locks tools out of sight, a real advantage when a truck sits on a Henderson job site or in a 110-degree parking lot all afternoon.
Find the trim that fits your work week, then compare pricing and financing with our team. You can also build and price your Ridgeline or check our 2026 Year-End Sale.
These are the questions we hear most from contractors, agents, and self-employed buyers across the Las Vegas Valley. Bring them to your tax professional, then bring your truck list to us.
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline can qualify for Section 179 when it is used more than 50% for business and placed in service in 2026. Its 6,019-pound GVWR and 64-inch bed place it under the $32,000 SUV limit, with bonus depreciation possibly covering the rest.
All six 2026 Honda Ridgeline trims carry the same 6,019-pound GVWR, from the Sport to the Black Edition Two-Tone. The trim you choose changes price, comfort, and payload, but it does not change the Ridgeline's weight-based Section 179 treatment.
Every new 2026 Honda Ridgeline includes Honda's 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. High-mileage business owners can ask our team about extended coverage options at purchase.
Personal driving is allowed, but the Ridgeline must be used more than 50% for business, and only the business-use share can be deducted. A truck logged at 70% business use, for example, can deduct up to 70% of its cost, so a mileage log matters.
Findlay Honda Henderson on Auto Show Drive in Henderson, NV, carries the largest selection of new Honda inventory in Nevada, including multiple 2026 Ridgeline trims. Drivers from Las Vegas, Green Valley, and Boulder City can browse live inventory online and schedule a test drive before visiting.
A financed 2026 Ridgeline generally qualifies for Section 179, because your business owns the truck even while making payments. A true lease typically does not qualify, since the leasing company owns the vehicle. Our finance team can walk you through both options.
Calendar-year businesses must place the 2026 Ridgeline in service by December 31, 2026, to claim it on the 2026 return. Placed in service means the truck is delivered and ready for business use, so signing paperwork alone is not enough.
Findlay Honda Henderson serves business owners across Henderson, Las Vegas, Green Valley, and Boulder City, NV. Honda has confirmed a next-generation Ridgeline is coming within two years and that current production will pause, so today's 2026 inventory is what is available for this tax year. Take delivery before December 31 to keep the 2026 deduction on the table.
Shop new 2026 Honda Ridgeline inventory or contact our team to line up your truck and paperwork.
Section 179 Tax Disclaimer: Section 179 information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice. Findlay Honda Henderson does not provide tax advice. Eligibility and deduction amounts depend on vehicle classification, GVWR, cargo bed length, business-use percentage, acquisition and placed-in-service dates, taxable income, and current federal tax law. The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has a manufacturer-listed GVWR of 6,019 pounds; exceeding 6,000 pounds does not by itself qualify a vehicle for a particular deduction amount. The 2026 Section 179 limit for sport utility vehicles and certain other vehicles is $32,000, per IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32. Bonus depreciation availability is subject to IRS rules. Tax deductions are not tax credits or guaranteed savings. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific eligibility and potential tax benefits.
