Many small businesses are missing out on a key tax perk, with many unaware of the Federal Government’s $6500 instant asset write-off.
A recent MYOB survey of over 1000 Australian businesses found that up to one in three were unaware of the write off, with less than one in five small business surveyed already having used the write off or planning to use it in the future.
Start-ups were found most likely to be in the dark about the write-off, with almost 40 percent surveyed not aware of the benefit.
The increase to the benefit, which was previously only $1000, was first announced as part of the changes to carbon pricing in the 2012 budget, and applies to small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of up to $2 million.
This means businesses are able to instantly write off the full amount of assets like new office equipment rather than the depreciated amount, and can provide much needed cash flow for small businesses.
The write off helps reduce a company’s tax bill on its profits, which means more money in the bank.
With essential business tools like technology constantly evolving and needing to be updated, taking full advantage of the write off is important for brand new start-ups through to well established small businesses that need to invest in equipment that assists in improving productivity.
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