A tax break called “Section 179″ that lets small businesses treat qualifying property purchases as expenses and deduct them from their taxable income.

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.  “be sure to consult your tax adviser”

Tax Section 179

What is the Section 179 Deduction?

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.

How Does Section 179 Work?

When your business buys certain pieces of equipment, it typically gets to write them off a little at a time through depreciation. In other words, if your company spends $50,000 on a equipment, it gets to write off at $10,000 a year for five years.

Now, while it’s true that this is better than no write off at all, most business owners would really prefer to write off the entire equipment purchase price for the year they buy it.

In fact, if a business could write off the entire amount, they might add more equipment this year instead of waiting. This is the purpose behind Section 179… to motivate the American economy (and your business) to move in a positive direction. For most small businesses adding total equipment, software etc totaling less than $500,000 in 2010, the entire cost can be written-off on the 2010 tax return.

Who Qualifies for Section 179?

All businesses that purchase or finance less than $2,000,000 in business equipment during tax year 2010 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction.

Electing the Section 179 Deduction | Form 4562

If you are a small or medium-sized business owner who has purchased or leased equipment in 2010 and placed it into service during the calendar year, then you need to elect to take the Section 179 Deduction to ensure that your business captures the available tax savings.

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.

Test Equipment Connection today announced that it is now selling new DADI telecom test equipment to include VDSL2/ADSL testers, Cable and Network Testers, and Ethernet Analyzers.

“DADI has first-class products and excellent after-sales support,” said President and COO Mike Novello. “The company produces a very full line of products and has received many awards in China for their manufacturing excellence.”

About DADI Telecommunication Equipment Co., Ltd

DADI Telecommunication Equipment Co., Ltd, established in 1992, is engaged in the development and production of communications testers, equipment and software. DADI products include Transport Network Test, Supporting Network Test, Service Network Test, Storage Battery Test, Communication Network Reinforcement Equipment and IP Network Test Equipment. DADI passed the ISO9001 quality management system certification in 1999 and the ISO14001 environmental management system certification in 2006. DADI products have been widely used by major communications operators and by electric power, coal and petroleum industries.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corp., Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 17 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit http://www.testequipmentconnection.com or email sales@testequipmentconnection.com for more information.

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation

30 Skyline Drive

Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA   (800) 615-8378 x 141

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.

6 Battery Road

#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building

Singapore 049909

Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.

Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street

Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong   Telephone: 852-2690-1360

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According to estimates by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Office of Weights and Measures, sales of products or services impacted by weights and measures laws in the United States represent approximately 50 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.

During World Metrology Day more than eighty countries will celebrate the impact of measurement on daily life, no part of which is untouched by this essential and largely hidden aspect of modern society. This year’s theme is “Measurements in Science and Technology: Metrology – a Bridge to Innovation.” Previous themes have included topics such as measurements in sport, the environment, medicine and trade. The 2010 theme concentrates on how measurement influences science and stimulates innovation. Science and technology rely on being able to measure correctly and to refer measurements to the same international reference standards. A world without accurate measurement is a world subject to fraud, error and uncertainty.

National systems of measurement must rely on agreed standards and units as well as agreed techniques to make consistent, reproducible and accurate measurements. Each national system is linked into a world-wide network of national measurement standards and laboratories coordinated by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. In industry and commerce, this standardization helps ensure product quality, eliminate waste and raise productivity and trade based on agreed measurements and tests. It also enables scientists to use a common language to underpin their collaboration across the world and ensure uniformity wherever companies operate.

NIST will hold its fourth annual celebration of World Metrology Day  on Wednesday, May 20, 2010. The Metre Convention was signed on 20 May 1875, a date now celebrated as World Metrology Day. The Convention created the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal application. The original aim of the Metre Convention – the worldwide uniformity of measurement – remains as important today, in 2010, as it was in 1875. Join us in celebrating World Metrology Day — a celebration of our core foundation and purpose! The theme for 2010 is Measurements in Science and Technology; Metrology – a Bridge to Innovation NIST research and measurements provide a significant foundation for measurements in support of our global economy.  (source www.nist.gov)

Fluke Calibrators HERE

Martel Calibrators HERE

Kingsine Calibrators HERE

Time Electronics Calibrators HERE

New, Refurbished, Second Hand and Pre-owned Calibrators HERE

Test Equipment Connection Corp. announced today that it has entered into a Distribution Agreement to market and sell new AnaPico Portable Low-Noise RF Signal Generators. AnaPico APSIN solutions are low noise, fast switching signal sources with true portability.

“AnaPico delivers high performance products that are a great value for small budgets,” said President and COO Mike Novello. “The APSIN6000 signal generator is a highly flexi­ble, truly portable RF signal generator. Alongside the APSIN3000, it provides all functionality and per­formance that is expected from higher priced RF signal generators. Lightweight, low cost and high reliability make it the right RF signal source for a wide range of applications.”

About AnaPico:

AnaPico is a leading supplier of microwave key components and RF signal generators for high-speed test and measurement applications. The company’s core competences comprise design, fabrication and testing of RF and microwave electronic components and instruments. AnaPico was started in 2003 and officially founded in 2005. AnaPico headquarters is located in Zürich, Switzerland.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corp., Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

Download this Press Release AnaPico.pdf

Press Release Contact Information:

Test Equipment Connection Corporation
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA   (800) 615-8378 x 141

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909 Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong   Telephone: 852-2690-1360

Chroma’s 66200 series Power Meters

Lake Mary, FL: Hazards with increased global warming and climate changes have tipped countries to establish regulations and standards for regulating product efficiency performance. As an effective means to reduce carbon footprint and minimize negative impact to the environment, the Eco-design Directive for Energy-using Products (2005/32/EC) came into force August of 2007.

Eco-design Directive establishes a framework under which manufacturers of energy-using products (EuP) will, at the initial design stage, be obliged to increase energy efficiency and reduce the products negative environmental impacts.

Various measurement guidelines and requirements have been defined by the Eco-design Directive including power consumption measurement requirements. Measurement of power of 0.5W or greater shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2% at the 95% confidence level and measurements of power less than 0.5W shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 0.01W at the 95% confidence level. The directive also requires increased measurement information on parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, power, total harmonic distortion, and power factor.

Chroma’s 66200 series Power Meters are fully capable of meeting the measurement requirements required by the EuC directive. Combining the power meter with our standard software specifically designed for the 66200 series, users can easily accomplish the required EUP measurement tasks with little effort. In addition to the 66200 series software,

Chroma also provides Power Efficiency Test software as a more comprehensive measurement solution for meeting eco-design requirements on active power efficiency measurements of external power supplies. Chroma power meters also meet Energy Star requirements and are SPEC accepted measurement devices.  You will find the complete Chroma Power Meter Line at Test Equipment Connection in addition to other great Chroma Products which include: AC and DC Loads, AC Power Sources and Power Supply Testing Equipment.

About Chroma Systems Solutions:

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is the North American business unit of Chroma ATE, the world leader in power testing instruments and systems. With offices and manufacturing facilities located around the globe, Chroma is committed to provide excellence in product, service, and innovation. Chroma Systems Solutions is located in Lake Forest, CA. Please visit www.chromausa.com for more company and product information or call us at (949) 600-6400.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:

Test Equipment Connection Corp., Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

Download the Chroma-66200-Power-Meter-Press-Release.pdf

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Press Release Contact Information:

Test Equipment Connection Corporation
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Voice (800) 615-8378

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909
Voice: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong
Voice: 852-2690-1360
(CHINA): 86 136-3217-2095

Test Equipment Connection Corporation announced today that Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, is now operational.

“Since we established our Hong Kong operations in September 2007, our transactional volume has expanded significantly in Southeast Asia,” said President John Bahng. “Our Singapore facility will enable the continued growth we are seeing in sales and purchases of second hand test equipment in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Philippines. Expanding into Singapore compliments our Hong Kong office and furthers our ability to add additional staff and better respond to our local customers’ test equipment needs.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corporation, Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Agilent, Tektronix, Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Advantest, Megger, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit www.TestEquipmentConnection.com

or

email Info@Teconnectionasia.com for more information.

Download this Press Release TEC Singapore Office.pdf

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909  Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T.    Hong Kong: 852-2690-1360 China: 86 136-3217-2095

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation

30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA   (800) 615-8378 x 141