03 November 2009
following is a sum from income tax reference book... wdv of plant and machinery Rs 2500000 additions during the year (put to use for less than 180 days) Rs 400000 sale of plant and machinery Rs 2870000 rate of depreciation 30% The concern is a manufacturing concern. hence it can claim additional depreciation.... according to provisions of it act addl depreciation can be claimed on ACTUAL COST.
opening wdv 2500000 additions ( used <180 days) 400000 -------- 2900000 less sale consideration 2870000 ------- 30000 normal depreciation 30000* 30%/2 4500 now i want to ask whether addl depreciation is calculated on Rs 400000 or Rs 30000 @ 20%/2
04 November 2009
As per sec 32 the enhanced depreciation is calculated @ 20%(10% if less than 180 days) of the ACTUAL COST of asset. Therefore in my opinion you can claim additional depreciation on Rs.4,00,000/-
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