I have a client who is a self employed sole trader.
Year end is 28 February 2009
I had included capital allowances in his 2007-8 return for his van/tools etc. As from 6 April 2008 HMRC introduced Annual Investment Allowance. Just getting that hang of things, nevermind.
I understand a limit of £50000. Plant & Machinery (not cars)
I just need to know if I am understanding correctly. The b/f balance from 2007/8 can have a WDA of 20% for 2008/9. And any assets that he purchased in 2008/9 only about £500 can this all be put against profit for 2008/9.
Yes from the 5th April 08 if your client purchases any qualifying fixed assets (like machinery) they can claim a 100% first year allowance on the asset.