BDO Automotive Update
As a result of the stimulus package, there are two key thresholds which have significantly increased and may be relevant to the purchase of a new or used motor vehicle.
BDO has prepared this information to help you evaluate your eligibility for the accelerated depreciation incentive.
Instant asset write-off
New and used motor vehicles designed to carry a load of less than one tonne and fewer than nine passengers, subject to business use, may be able to claim an immediate deduction where the cost is less than $57,581 excluding GST (previously $30,000 excluding GST).
The significance of $57,581 is that this represents the car cost depreciation limit, so regardless that the concession applies to assets up to $150,000 excluding GST, the concession for cars defaults to the $57,581.
For other motor vehicles, e.g. commercial vehicles designed not principally to carry passengers, may be able to claim an immediate deduction where the cost is up to $150,000 excluding GST.
The motor vehicle must be first used between 12 March 2020 and 30 June 2020.
There is an aggregated turnover threshold of $500m (previously $50m).
What is the tax benefit?
An eligible business will be able to accelerate a deduction for depreciation for assets, including vehicles purchased up to $150,000 excluding GST (subject to business use).
For the income tax year ended June 2020, the income tax rates applicable to small and medium companies are now aligned at 27.5 per cent and 30 per cent for large businesses.
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