Proposed removal of the small business instant asset write-off of $6,500 with effect from 1 January 2014

Proposed removal of the small business instant asset write-off of $6,500 with effect from 1 January 2014

Among the proposed amendments is the reduction of the small business instant asset write-off threshold to $1,000 (down from $6,500), and the removal of the accelerated depreciation arrangements for motor vehicles.

Both are proposed to apply from 1 January 2014 so to get the benefit of the existing rules, assets purchased must be first used for a taxable purpose or installed ready for use before 1 January 2014.