Tax Exempt research equipment that is used at least 50% of its useful (depreciable) life for qualifying research and development projects based on the University's M&E Tax Exemption policy. Specific items not eligible for M&E Tax Exemption include laptops, notebooks, and cameras. Contact Equipment Inventory at 543-4663 or eio@uw.edu for more information.

All equipment that costs less than $2,000. Unique items that also fall in this category are carpet, drapes and other non-inventorial building improvements, regardless of cost; hard drives (unless being add costed to an existing asset); large flash drives (greater than $100 but less than $2,000); keyboards, monitors, printers, and mice; and sensitive inventory accessories that will not be permanently attached, such as holsters and cases. Contact Equipment Inventory at 543-4663 or eio@uw.edu for more information.