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10 Small business entity simplified depreciation

Instructions to complete this item if you are a small business entity using the simplified depreciation rules.

Published 28 May 2025

Small business concessions – simplified depreciation rules

To complete this item, use the amounts the company calculated for small business entity depreciation deductions in the Worksheet: Small businesses using simplified depreciation for item 6 – label X Depreciation expenses. For more information, see Small business entities.

A – Deduction for certain assets

Label A asks for information on deductions for certain assets (costing less than the relevant instant asset write-off limit).

Transfer the deduction for certain assets at row a in the Worksheet: Small businesses using simplified depreciation to item 10 – label A. Don't show cents.

B – Deduction for general small business pool

Add up the general small business pool deduction amounts at rows b and c in the Worksheet: Small businesses using simplified depreciation. Write the total at item 10 – label B. Don't show cents.

The total of item 10 – label A and item 10 – label B combined can't be more than the amount entered at item 6 – label X Depreciation expenses.

Continue to: 11 Consolidation deductions

Return to: Instructions to complete the Company tax return 2025

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