Capital allowances ― general requirements

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In the broadest sense, capital allowances are a form of tax-approved depreciation. Depreciation, as calculated under GAAP, is not an allowable deduction in computing the profits of a trade chargeable to income tax or corporation tax because it is an item of a capital nature. See the Capital vs revenue expenditure guidance note.

Instead, relief is given by treating the capital allowances as an expense to be deducted when arriving at the taxable trading profits. Likewise, any charges are treated as taxable receipts.

The relevant legislation is set out in the Capital Allowances Act 2001.

Types of capital allowances

Capital allowances are only available for a limited range of assets, each with a separate set of rules, the main ones are:

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plant and machinery including cars, see the What is plant and machinery? and Capital allowances on cars guidance notes
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integral features and long-life assets, see the Special rate pool and long life assets guidance note
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research and development facilities, see the Research and development tax relief ― capital expenditure guidance note
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structures

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