Leveraging Capital Allowances 

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Rayan Watson

Ryan Watson

Head of Capital Allowances

In today’s market, supply chains face rising costs, disruption, and ongoing uncertainty. Leveraging the right tax strategies can provide both immediate relief and long-term resilience. 

We explored how businesses can use Capital Allowances to strengthen their tax position. 

Benefits of claiming Capital Allowances 

    u003cliu003eThey reduce the annual taxable income, in turn reducing tax payable u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFrees up cash flow that can be reinvested into the business u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eImproves profitabilityu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEncourages investment in new assets which drives innovationu003c/liu003e

Short term actions?

Retrospective expenditure 

    u003cliu003eUnlock hidden tax savings from past property purchases, even if those acquisitions took place several years ago u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOptimise tax savings from past fit-outs, refurbishments and new developments u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eThe most immediate advantage is a potential refund of overpaid tax from previous years, which can provide an instant financial boost to your business u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eany unclaimed allowances can be carried forward to reduce future tax liabilities, supporting your cash flow and providing long-term financial advantages u003c/liu003e

Long term actions? 

Current and future expenditure 

Capital Allowances rules can be complex, and maximising benefits under the current legislation requires strategic planning. A capital allowances advisor can optimise the tax efficiency by:

    u003cliu003eKeeping detailed records of all asset purchases and their use within the business u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eIdentifying assets that qualify for full expensing, the 50% special rate allowance, and Annual Investment Allowancesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHelp you decide which purchases to prioritise for immediate tax relief  u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEnsure compliance with HMRC guidelines u003c/liu003e

Our specialist team of capital allowances experts can provide advice and support to ensure you are making the most of your business investments.

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