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IntoAMuteCrypt t1_jbr72rl wrote
Reply to comment by refik252 in Dell’s Latitude 7330 convinced me that business laptops are too expensive by dapperlemon
In most places, you are able to use computers to decrease the profits used to calculate your tax if you're a business. The relevant law in the US is MACRS which allows you to claim depreciation of certain assets (which includes computers) as a deduction. This may be spread over a set period (5-6 years for computers) or potentially claimed all at once (via a section 179 deduction). Generally speaking, the amount you'll be able to deduct is approximately equal to the cost, if it's solely for business use.
In many contexts, "tax write-off" and "tax deduction" are used as synonyms. The IRS calls this sort of thing a deduction, so I'd say it's fair to call it a write-off too.
IntoAMuteCrypt t1_jbrvxxz wrote
Reply to comment by Iz-kan-reddit in Dell’s Latitude 7330 convinced me that business laptops are too expensive by dapperlemon
Yes, but it means that the quoted price is 28% higher than the cost you actually pay. If they say a laptop will cost 1000, the actual cost is something like 750 for you. That means that higher prices on business laptops aren't entirely felt by the business customer - and if you are getting other stuff in the deal like on-site service, it's worth it.