Capital allowances
Written by Ray Coman
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2020-21 | 2019-20 | Note |
| Plant and machinery | |||
| Annual investment allowance | 100% | 100% | A |
| Long life assets and integral features | 6% | 6% | B |
| Other assets | 18% | 18% | B |
| First year allowances | 100% | 100% | C |
| Cars: CO2 emissions (g/km) | |||
| 50 or less | 100% | 100% | |
| 51 - 110 | 18% | 18% | B |
| Over 110 | 6% | 6% | B |
| Structures and buildings | 2% | 2% | D |
A Maximum annual investment allowance £200,000 pa from 1 January 2021 (£1,000,000 pa for the year to 31 December 2020).
B Reducing balance
C Available for: research and development (no time limit); enterprise zone (assisted areas) until designated dates between 31 March 2020 and 16 March 2024; energy saving and environmentally beneficial (water efficient) technologies until 31 March 2020/5 April 2020; brand new low emission cars and gas refuelling stations until 31 March 2021; zero-emission goods vehicles until 31 March 2021/5 April 2021; and electric vehicle charge points until 31 March 2023/5 April 2023.
D Expenditure on non residential structures and buildings on construction contracts entered into on or after 29 October 2018.
Comments
I advise that it is possible to claim capital allowance on part of the build cost of a commercial premises. A deduction from profits is allowed for integral features such as: heating, water and electrical systems. A deduction is also allowed for fixtures such as fitted units, security and fire alarm systems. Office furniture are also tax deductible.
Repair costs related to the building could be tax deductible.
It is not possible to deduct the cost of structural work such as foundation, walls, floors, doors, roof and stud work. These costs would be part of the capital costs deducted from any gain exposed to capital gains tax on eventual disposal.
Further information can be found here: https://comanandco.co.uk/use-of-home-as-office