Investment Allowance

The recently enacted Investment Allowance provides for an immediate income tax deduction of up to 50% (see below) when you purchase a new Volvo Truck.

Qualifications

The Investment Allowance is as follows:

  • A bonus tax deduction available to customers who are entitled to tax depreciation deductions in relation to the truck.
  • The bonus tax deduction is available in the year in which the truck is first used.
  • The truck must be new and the truck must be used in Australia.
  • If you wish to finance the acquisition of your truck – you could still get the benefits of the deduction but you would need to discuss this with your financier

* A small business has an aggregated turnover of less than $2M. 
** Other businesses has an aggregated turnover of more than $2M.

Business typeEnter into purchase contract betweenOwn and use byExtra deduction
Small business *13 December 2008 to 31 December 200931 December 201050%
Other business **1 July 2009 to 31 December 200931 December 201010%
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