Section 179 depreciation assumes a certain period for that type of fixed asset. The Section 179 Deduction enables businesses to deduct the entire purchase price of qualifying equipment or software from their gross income.This item addresses how S corporations and partnerships that have a Sec. 179 recapture event should report the event to their owners. This publication provides general information about the federal tax laws that apply to you if you are a self-employed person or a statutory employee. This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return.