Tax Laws Amendment (Stronger, Fairer, Simpler and Other Measures) Act 2012 (23 of 2012)
Schedule 2 Increase to the small business instant asset write-off threshold
Part 1 Amendments contingent on the Minerals Resource Rent Tax
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
43 Subsection 328-210(3) (example)
Repeal the example, substitute:
Example: Amanda's Graphics is a small business entity for the 2012-13 income year and chooses to use this Subdivision for that year. The business has an opening pool balance of $7,000 for its general small business pool for that year.
During that year, Amanda acquired a new computer for $8,000. The taxable purpose proportion of its adjustable value is:
$8,000 × 85% business use estimate = $6,800
Amanda also sold her business car for $9,600 during that year. The car was used 100% in the business.
To work out whether she can deduct an amount under this section, Amanda uses this calculation:
$7,000 + $6,800 - $9,600 = $4,200
Because the result is less than $5,000, Amanda can deduct the $4,200 for the income year. The pool's closing balance for the year is zero.
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