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Should I lease or buy my automobile?

A general rule of thumb is, if you keep your vehicle for more than three years, leasing is less attractive. Leasing is a financing arrangement, usually with an option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease. You should compare the effective interest rate of the lease and the car loan.

The tax rules are different for leases versus purchasing. Call us to determine which option is better for you.

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