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Closing 2025 Strong: The IT Investments That Support a Healthier 2026 Budget

Q4 is always busy, but for IT and operations leaders, it’s also one of the most important planning windows of the year. The decisions made now set the tone for 2026, not just in terms of infrastructure, but also financial flexibility.


Whether you’re wrapping up refresh cycles or trying to stretch remaining budget dollars, this is the time to make strategic moves that protect performance and reduce next year’s financial strain.


What to Prioritize Before Year-End

To help your team finish strong, here’s a quick checklist of IT investment decisions that can improve both short-term execution and long-term outcomes.


1. Refresh Outdated Equipment

  • Identify systems that are aging or underperforming

  • Prioritize refreshes that reduce support burden and security risk

  • Consider leasing to avoid large capital outlays


2. Restructure Existing Leases

  • Evaluate active leases for extension or rewrite opportunities

  • Lower monthly payments heading into 2026

  • Free up cash flow while continuing to use reliable assets


3. Leverage Section 179 (Where It Makes Sense)

  • Ensure equipment is financed and in service by December 31

  • Capture full tax deduction in the current year

  • Combine with leasing for capital preservation


4. Explore Sale-Leasebacks

  • Identify owned equipment that still has useful life

  • Convert those assets into cash to fund other initiatives

  • Maintain full access while improving liquidity


5. Align Spend with 2026 Budget Goals

  • Use the remaining 2025 budget to reduce pressure on next year

  • Lease new projects now to spread costs across future quarters

  • Support upcoming goals without blowing through cash reserves


This checklist isn’t just about wrapping up the year. It’s about starting the next one with more control, more options, and less budget friction.


How CoreTech Can Help

CoreTech works with IT and operations teams to finish the year strong. Whether you’re looking to restructure leases, finance new investments, or unlock capital from owned equipment, we’ll help you take action quickly and plan smarter for 2026.


Contact CoreTech Leasing at info@coretechleasing.com to check off your year-end goals with confidence.

 
 
 
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