Tax benefits of owning
mining equipment
Mining hardware is tangible business property. It may qualify for accelerated depreciation - meaning you could deduct the full purchase price in Year 1.
What qualifies and how it works
When you purchase mining equipment through a business entity, it's classified as tangible personal property. That means it may be eligible for significant first-year deductions under current tax law.
Example: Year 1 Tax Impact
Illustration only. Actual tax impact depends on your filing status, income level, and state taxes. Consult your CPA for specific guidance.
Estimate your Year 1 deduction
Adjust the inputs below to see how equipment ownership could impact your taxes.
Estimated Year 1 Impact
For illustration purposes only. This calculator provides simplified estimates and does not account for FICA, AMT, NIIT, phase-outs, local taxes, or your individual circumstances. Always consult a qualified CPA or tax attorney.
Sources: IRS Pub 946 | IRS Section 179 | State Conformity
Mining equipment is a business asset
You own real hardware that can be depreciated, resold, or redeployed.
Year 1 deduction
Section 179 lets you deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the year you buy it - no multi-year depreciation schedule.
Tangible asset
You own physical hardware - not a paper claim or derivative. It sits on your balance sheet as a depreciable business asset with real residual value.
Ongoing deductions
Hosting fees, electricity costs, and maintenance are all ongoing business expenses that may be deductible in the year they're incurred.
Entity-friendly
Works with LLCs, S-Corps, and sole proprietorships. Your CPA can structure it to maximize deductions for your situation.
Clean documentation
Pickaxe provides clear invoices, hosting agreements, and production reports. Everything your accountant needs, organized and ready.
Hands-off operation
We handle racking, power, cooling, and firmware. You own the equipment but don't need to touch it.
From purchase to production
Four steps from equipment purchase to Bitcoin in your wallet.
Evaluate your situation
Use the calculator above to model scenarios for your tax bracket and state. Understand the Section 179 deduction and what it could mean for your tax bill.
Share your numbers with your CPA to confirm how it applies to your specific situation.
Purchase through your entity
Select hardware from our catalog. The invoice is issued to your business entity so it qualifies as a depreciable business asset under Section 179.
You receive a clear invoice and bill of sale. Your CPA uses this to claim the deduction on your return.
We deploy your hardware
Your equipment ships directly to our facility. We handle racking, power, cooling, networking, and firmware. You get dashboard access to track your machines.
Hosting costs are a separate, ongoing business expense - also deductible.
Bitcoin goes to your wallet
Your miners join a pool and BTC is deposited to a wallet address you control. You own the Bitcoin from the moment it's produced.
You choose your own wallet and payout threshold. Pickaxe never holds your Bitcoin.
Important: Bitcoin mining is not a guaranteed source of income. Mining output depends on network difficulty, hardware performance, electricity costs, and Bitcoin price - all of which fluctuate. Equipment may lose value over time. Past performance does not predict future results. Pickaxe provides hosting and operational services only and does not guarantee any level of Bitcoin production.
Common questions
Straightforward answers about mining and taxes.
Do I need a business entity to claim Section 179?
Section 179 is available to businesses, including sole proprietorships. Many people set up an LLC or S-Corp, but it's not always required. Your CPA can advise on the best structure.
What's the minimum purchase to make this worthwhile?
There's no minimum for Section 179 eligibility. Even a single miner purchased through a business entity may qualify. The tax savings scale proportionally with the equipment cost and your tax bracket.
What if I'm in a lower tax bracket?
The deduction still applies - the dollar amount of savings is just proportionally smaller. Someone in the 22% bracket buying $25,000 in equipment would save an estimated $5,500 in federal taxes alone.
How is Bitcoin I receive classified?
Classification depends on your level of involvement and entity structure. With hosted mining through Pickaxe, many CPAs treat it differently than active business income. Discuss specifics with your tax professional.
What happens if Bitcoin's price drops?
You've already captured the tax deduction at time of purchase. Your equipment continues mining regardless of price. The hardware you own keeps producing Bitcoin - what you do with it is up to you.
Can I deduct hosting fees too?
Hosting fees, electricity costs, and maintenance are generally deductible as ordinary business expenses in the year they're incurred. This is separate from the equipment deduction itself.
Talk to your CPA, then talk to us
We provide the hardware, hosting, and documentation. Your tax professional confirms how it applies to you.
Important Disclosures
No tax, legal, or financial advice. The information on this page is for general educational and informational purposes only. Pickaxe does not provide tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. Nothing on this page should be construed as a recommendation to purchase mining equipment or as a guarantee of any tax benefit.
Tax deductions are not guaranteed. References to Section 179, bonus depreciation, and other tax provisions are simplified summaries of complex tax law. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances, entity structure, filing status, income level, and applicable law. Tax laws are subject to change. Always consult a qualified CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney.
Mining involves substantial risk. Bitcoin mining is subject to significant risks including volatile prices, increasing difficulty, hardware failure, rising electricity costs, regulatory changes, and technological obsolescence. There is no guarantee that mining will be profitable.
Calculator estimates are illustrative only. The calculator provides simplified estimates and does not account for FICA, self-employment tax, AMT, NIIT, phase-outs, state-specific rules, or your individual situation. Actual results may differ materially.