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Hi

Can you claim this allowance on sound recording equipment, instruments and software?



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Yes, provided that they are used in the context of the business. (tools used for the intent of providing a return on investment).

The one amongst that list thats a little contentious is software which may be regarded as a consumable.

The general rule is that if the software is purchased not rented and expected to be in use for more than two years then its allowable.

Software that expires each year would be a consumable and would be expensed.

HTH,

Shaun.

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Shamus wrote:



The general rule is that if the software is purchased not rented and expected to be in use for more than two years then its allowable.

Software that expires each year would be a consumable and would be expensed.

HTH,

Shaun.


 Good point and totally agree, thats what I was always taught!



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Thanks Shaun (& Joanne) - and sorry for delay in replying. I've been having a few technical issues and for some reason when I reply from my phone it doesn't appear here :(

It's what I was taught also - I'm just getting going at the moment (life not gone to plan since I started in January!!) and I needed the peace of mind I was getting it right :)

Janet

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