Generator purchase/install

[MGC94]

Generator purchase/install- Does this have to be depreciated or can I write the whole thing off? Sch C 

total cost $11,500 

They made $957,167 auto mechanic and used it for the shop 

[GodFather]

It sounds like an asset.  What is the expected useful life?  Is bonus depreciation an option here?

[IRonMaN]

You can potentially write if off, but it has to be done by way of bonus depreciation or section 179.