Make the Most of the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off FY2024/25

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May 19, 2025

What Is the Instant Asset Write-Off? The Australian Government is offering eligible small businesses the chance to immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying assets costing less than $20,000 (ex GST) for the 2024–25 financial year.

Who Can Access It?

  • Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million.
  • Assets must be first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.

How Does It Work?

  • Instead of depreciating the asset over several years, you can claim the entire cost as a tax deduction in the same year it’s purchased.
  • This reduces your taxable income, potentially saving you thousands at tax time.

Example:
Buy a new piece of machinery for $18,000 and use it before 30 June 2025. If your business tax rate is 25%, you could save around $4,500 in tax.

Eligible Assets May Include:

  • Tools and equipment
  • Office furniture
  • Computers and laptops
  • Business vehicles (under the threshold)
  • Trade machinery

What’s the Benefit to You?

  • Improved cash flow through tax savings
  • Encouragement to invest in equipment that boosts productivity
  • Simplified accounting with one-off deductions

Need Help Financing a Purchase? Many businesses don’t have the spare cash to buy outright. That’s where I can help.

As your local finance broker, I can:

  • Find options for equipment finance
  • Help you act fast to meet the 30 June 2025 deadline
  • Ensure the asset is eligible and suits your business strategy

Let’s talk before tax time so you don’t miss out!

Any advice contained in this article is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters. Information in this article is correct as of the date of publication and is subject to change.