Small business energy incentive
Small businesses may receive an additional 20% deduction for electrification and efficient use of energy in 2023–24.
Small businesses may receive an additional 20% deduction for electrification and efficient use of energy in 2023–24.
On 30 April 2023, the Australian Government announced it will provide businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million with an additional 20% deduction on spending that supports electrification and more efficient use of energy.
Eligible assets or upgrades will need to be first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. This measure is not yet law.
The measure will help small businesses make investments like:
Up to $100,000 of total expenditure will be eligible for the incentive, with the maximum bonus tax deduction being $20,000 per business.
For more information, see the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP joint media release Small Business Energy IncentiveExternal Link, 30 April 2023.
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Eligible assets or upgrades will need to be first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. This measure is not yet law.
The measure will help small businesses make investments like:
- electrifying their heating and cooling systems
- upgrading to more efficient fridges and induction cooktops
- installing batteries and heat pumps.
Up to $100,000 of total expenditure will be eligible for the incentive, with the maximum bonus tax deduction being $20,000 per business.
For more information, see the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP joint media release Small Business Energy IncentiveExternal Link, 30 April 2023.
Courtesy of ATO