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Annual investment allowance increased

Most businesses are able to claim an Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) on the first £50,000 spent on plant and machinery. This provides immediate 100% tax relief on qualifying expenditure.

The allowance is to increase to £100,000 from 1 April 2010 for a business within the charge to corporation tax and from 6 April 2010 for a business within the charge to income tax.

As the chargeable accounting periods of many businesses will span the operative date of change, a pro rata calculation of their maximum entitlement will be required.

Internet link: Budget report AIA


Alan Rolfe
Tax Manager

Please contact Alan Rolfe, Tax Manager on 023 8046 1200 if you would like advice on how this increased allowance will affect your business.

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