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Capital allowances (also known as Tax allowable depreciation) replaces accounting<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> depreciation of capital assets while computing taxable profits\/losses.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HMRC<\/a> provides a set of rules and a mechanism to calculate capital allowances (Tax allowable depreciation). The amount is deducted from trading profits or losses to arrive at the taxable profit or losses number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0capital allowances aim\u00a0to encourage\u00a0investments in\u00a0capital assets. It improves\u00a0businesses’ cashflow position by decreasing outflows\u00a0fro\u00a0tax payments,\u00a0especially in earlier years of capital<\/strong><\/a> investments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, capital allowances are for capital expenditure only and available to all self-employed, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What qualifies under capital assets? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As directed by the HMRC, all assets acquired for use in trade are eligible for capital allowances except Land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More commonly claimed capital allowances are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Plant and machinery  
\u25cf Pieces of equipment  
\u25cf Vehicles  
\u25cf Computers and laptops 
\u25cf Furniture and fittings <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of claiming capital allowances <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Reduced taxable profits hence lower tax meaning more taxable profit\/loss <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to claim capital allowances? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can claim all types of capital allowances on your annual tax return.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Capital allowances: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is the KING of all capital allowances. Under\u202fAIA, you can claim 100% tax relief (up to AIA limit) on items of plant and machinery purchased in a financial year. Many assets fall under this arrangement except cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You buy an item of plant and machinery for use in your business called Beta Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf The machine costs \u00a35,000\u00a0\u00a0
\u25cf The\u00a0business’s\u00a0profit is \u00a320,000\u00a0
\u25cf In this case, you can claim an AIA,\u00a0which would be the cost of your machine. You can\u00a0subtract\u00a0it\u00a0from the total profit, i.e. \u00a320,000 – \u00a35,000 = \u00a315,000.\u00a0\u00a0
\u25cf So now this is the taxable profit on which you will be\u00a0paying\u00a0corporate\u00a0tax\u00a0@ 19%, i.e. \u00a32,850.\u00a0
\u25cf Annual allowances<\/a><\/strong> have a limit- \u00a31 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read more about AIA here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. First Year Allowance (FYA) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First-year allowances encourage business owners to invest in qualifying energy-efficient equipment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FYA do not count towards your AIA limit so that you can claim FYA in addition to\u202fAIA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can claim this allowance within the first financial year of the purchase of an asset.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You usually cannot claim FYA on items bought and leased or used within a buy to let home  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Writing down allowances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 You can claim writing down allowance for all those assets not qualifying for AIA or FYA like motor cars.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Capital allowances (also known as Tax allowable depreciation) replaces accounting depreciation of capital assets while computing taxable profits\/losses.   HMRC provides a set of rules and a mechanism to calculate capital allowances (Tax allowable depreciation). The amount is deducted from trading profits or losses to arrive at the taxable profit or losses number.  The\u00a0capital allowances aim\u00a0to encourage\u00a0investments in\u00a0capital assets. 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