If you’re a gym owner, medspa, or fitness professional, there’s good news: the IRS Section 179 tax deduction can make your investment in Fit3D SNAP essentially free for the first year.

What Is Section 179?

Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software in the year it’s placed into service. Instead of depreciating your scanner over 3–5 years, you get the entire deduction upfront.

For 2024, businesses can deduct up to $1,220,000 in qualifying equipment purchases. That means almost any fitness equipment or technology upgrade—including SNAP—may qualify.

Why SNAP Qualifies

Fit3D SNAP is a 3D body scanning solution that runs on a standard Android tablet. Because it’s classified as business technology/software, your purchase of SNAP plus the tablet and accessories can be written off under Section 179.

• SNAP App Setup: $300
• Android Tablet & Stand: ~$400–$1,000
• 12 Months of Fit3D Service: $1,200

Total Investment: Around $2,000

With Section 179, you can deduct that entire amount in the same year—lowering your taxable income by the same figure.

How This Pays for Itself

If your business is in a 30% tax bracket, a $2,000 deduction saves you about $600 in taxes immediately.  That's more than the cost of an Android Tablet. Pair that with the revenue SNAP generates from upsells, client packages, and retention, and you can easily cover the entire first year of service.

More Than Just SNAP

Another advantage of Section 179 is that it doesn’t just apply to your Fit3D SNAP scanner. Gym owners can use this deduction for other qualifying business purchases as well—like treadmills, weights, office computers, or even new management software.

That means you can upgrade multiple areas of your facility, lower your tax bill, and keep more cash in your business—all in the same year.

Should This Incentivize Me to Buy or Finance a more expensive BIA machine or 3D Scanner for $8,000+?

It could—but at the core, this isn’t about the money. The tax deduction is a plus, but the bigger question is where you want to invest in the future of your business.

Legacy systems like InBody or Styku still come with hefty price tags—often $8,000 to $10,000 for technology that’s already 4–5 years old. SNAP, on the other hand, was built on a decade of validation but reimagined for today: AI-powered, zero-hardware, and fast to set up.

Ask yourself: do you want to double down on bulky, outdated systems—or embrace a future-proof technology that’s already delivering results for the next generation of fitness businesses?

The Bottom Line

Section 179 was designed to help small businesses grow by encouraging technology adoption. By leveraging it, you can have Fit3D SNAP and your first year of service paid for by tax savings and client growth.

👉 Want to learn more about how SNAP can increase your revenue while lowering your taxes? Contact our team today to get started.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Tax codes and eligibility may vary by region and change over time. Always consult with your accountant or tax professional before making financial or tax-related decisions.

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