P16 Other depreciating assets first deducted

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Small business entities using the simplified depreciation rules - do not complete this item.

Did you start to deduct the decline in value of any other depreciating assets in 2011-12?

You need to know

A depreciating asset that you hold starts to decline in value from the time you use it or install it ready for use for any purpose, including a private purpose. However, you can claim a deduction for the decline in value only to the extent you use the asset for a taxable purpose, such as for producing assessable income.

At item P16 you need to include the cost of all depreciating assets (other than intangible depreciating assets) for which you are claiming a business deduction for the decline in value for the first time.

If you have allocated any depreciating assets with a cost of less than $1,000 to a low-value pool for the income year, you also need to include the cost of those assets at item P16. Do not reduce the cost for estimated non-taxable use.

For more information on decline in value, cost and low-value pools, see Guide to depreciating assets 2012.

Completing this item

Step 1   Add up the costs.

Step 2   Write the total at J item P16 on page 4 of your schedule. Do not show cents.