FAQs about the Investment Allowance* Source: Macquarie Leasing *Disclaimer: Please note that this not financial or taxation advice. The legislation to formalise this proposed allowance has yet to be enacted and consequently the availability of this allowance cannot be relied upon. Macquarie makes no representation or warranty that any enabling legislation will be enacted whether in a form consistent with that described above or otherwise, and hereby disclaims any and all liability. You are advised to seek independent professional advice specific to your circumstances in connection with the proposed allowance. 1. On what asset purchases can I get the investment allowance for? Tangible, depreciating assets for tax purposes such as: Cars (except those using the ‘cents per kilometre’ method) Machinery Equipment 2. What assets purchases can’t I get the the investment allowance for? Intangible assets such as computer software and intellectual property rights Cars using the ‘cents per kilometre’ method Land Trading stock Horticultural plants, establishment of carbon sinks Capital works- buildings, construction expenditure 3. The investment allowance is only available for new assets. What assets are considered to be ‘new’? The asset must never have been installed, ready for use by the taxpayer or another entity for any purpose, anywhere prior to 12 December 2008. Second hand assets are not eligible for the investment allowance. 4. What about ‘demonstrator’ vehicles? Can I get the investment allowance on a ‘demonstrator’? Yes. 5. Who gets the bonus deduction? The bonus deduction can be claimed by the taxpayer that is entitled to tax deductions for the depreciation of the particular asset. e.g. The hirer in the case of a hire purchase agreement The borrower in the case of a chattel mortgage The lessee in the case of a luxury car lease Luxury car leases are generally treated as loan transactions for income tax purposes. The lessee is treated as the owner of the car and is entitled to tax deductions for the finance charge and depreciation based on the cost of the car, capped at the car limit for the relevant income year. For cars first held in the 2008-09 financial year, the limit is $57,180. Vehicles that cost more than the car limit for the particular income year are generally considered to be luxury cars. 6. Is there a minimum spend requirement? Small businesses must spend at least $1,000 on each new asset in order for the investment allowance to apply and any other taxpayers must spend at least $10,000. 7. When does the 30% or 10% additional deduction apply? Contract entered into by: Asset installed by: 30 June 2009 31 December 2009 30 June 2009 30% in 2008-09   30 June 2010 30% in 2009-10 10% in 2009-10 31 December 2010 10% in 2010-11 10% in 2010-11 In order to obtain the 30% investment allowance in either 2008-09 year or the 2009-10 year, contracts to purchase assets should be entered into by the taxpayer between 13 December 2008 and 30 June 2009. However, the taxpayer must have started to use the asset or have it installed ready for use by 30 June 2010. 8. What happens if I subsequently sell the asset? You can still get the investment allowance if you subsequently dispose of the asset. This is provided that you can demonstrate at the time the asset was installed ready for use that the asset was to be used in Australia and for the purpose of carrying on a business. 9. What happens if I stop using the asset for business purposes? You can still get the investment allowance if you stop using the asset for business purposes. This is provided that you can demonstrate at the time the asset was installed ready for use that the asset was to be used in Australia and for the purpose of carrying on a business. *Disclaimer: Please note that this not financial or taxation advice. The legislation to formalise this proposed allowance has yet to be enacted and consequently the availability of this allowance cannot be relied upon. Macquarie makes no representation or warranty that any enabling legislation will be enacted whether in a form consistent with that described above or otherwise, and hereby disclaims any and all liability. You are advised to seek independent professional advice specific to your circumstances in connection with the proposed allowance.
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