Budget 2018 – Capital Allowances Changes

BUDGET 2018 – CAPITAL ALLOWANCES CHANGES

In Philip Hammond’s second Autumn Budget, there were some welcome additions and some notable changes in respect of capital allowances. These are summarised below. Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA) A new 2% straight-line capital allowance is available for the construction of new non-residential commercial buildings and structures. The tax relief will also be available for … Read more

Budget 2015 – Capital Allowances Changes

Budget 2015 – Capital Allowances Changes

In today’s first Conservative Budget for almost 20 years, there were a few changes impacting the capital allowances regime. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) The 100% AIA is currently £500,000. Rather than fall to £25,00- it will become £200,000 on 1 January 2016, with the commitment to this being a permanent level. As with previous changes … Read more

Budget 2014 – Capital Allowances Changes

BUDGET 2014 – CAPITAL ALLOWANCES CHANGES

In a generally positive Budget, a number of changes were announced as follows: Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) The 100% AIA was due to fall to £25,000 on 1 January 2015. It has now been increased from £250,000 to £500,000, covering the period from April 2014 to31 December 2015. There are transitional provisions, the impact of … Read more