Released on: December 3, 2007, 7:31 pm

Press Release Author: George Messic / Crest Capital

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Crest Capital, a leading equipment finance company, has
launched a free online tax calculator to help small and medium sized businesses see
how much they can save by taking advantage of section 179 of the IRS tax code.

Press Release Body: Atlanta, GA December 3, 2007 - When the leaves turn color and
holiday music starts filling the air, many businesses turn their attention to taxes,
and the potential savings they can reap by purchasing equipment before the end of
the year. This is due to "section 179", a provision in the US tax code that allows
businesses to take a full, immediate tax deduction for equipment.

One of the leading questions many businesses have is "how much can I lower my tax
bill by buying something now?" To help answer that question, leading equipment
financer Crest Capital has launched a free online "section 179 tax calculator" at
http://www.crestcapital.com/tax_deduction_calculator. This calculator is free for
anyone to use with no obligation, and is designed specifically to give businesses a
good idea of what they can save.

Crest Capital National Accounts Manager George Messic says this new service has been
quite popular so far: "One of the biggest questions we get at this time of the year
is businesses asking how much money they can save on their taxes by adding equipment
and vehicles before December 31" remarked Messic "so we figured we'd help by
creating this online calculator and making it available to everyone. And it's been a
hit - we've gotten great feedback, because taxes are on everyone's mind."

Indeed they are. According to the latest Small Business Research Board study, "Taxes
were the leading concern of business owners during the second quarter of 2007
replacing health care." And since taxes weigh so heavily, it is logical for business
owners to attempt to ease their tax burden. Which is where section 179 comes into
play.

"In a nutshell, section 179 allows a business owner to take a FULL deduction on many
pieces of equipment." explained Messic "The old way was to depreciate equipment over
time, and take a small deduction each year. But now businesses can buy, for example,
a delivery truck or new computers, and 'write off' most, if not all, of the purchase
price this tax year. Which can lower the taxes owed substantially."

Besides the free online calculator, Crest Capital's website also offers other free
information regarding section 179 and year-end taxes, as Messic feels it's important
to give visitors as much information as possible about the tax code. He also
stresses the importance of acting while the deduction is still in place: "Nobody
knows how long the section 179 deduction will be around. It may make better fiscal
sense to buy something now, as opposed to waiting another year or two."

About Crest Capital
Crest Capital provides small & medium-sized businesses the equipment financing they
need, at rates that are lower than traditional financing. Clients simply complete an
application, without the need for financial statements or tax returns, and receive a
decision almost immediately (as opposed to weeks). Whether a business needs
financing for vehicles, equipment, electronics, furniture, or software Crest Capital
is there to help. They can be reached at 800-245-1213 or by visiting their website
atwww.crestcapital.com

Web Site: http://www.crestcapital.com

Contact Details: Contact Information:
George Messic, National Accounts Manager, Crest Capital
Atlanta, Georgia
800-245-1213
gmessic@crestcapital.com
www.crestcapital.com