Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, you can claim 50% of the usual depreciation amount if an asset has been used for less than six months during a financial year. This rule ensures that depreciation is prorated based on the actual period of use within that tax year.
25 March 2022
When the assets are being used for less than 6 months in the FY then you have to claim 50% of the depreciation under Income Tax Act, 1961.