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PhilipOcchiuto
Contributing Partner
7 months ago

Capital Works Deduction

In MYOB Practice Online Tax, there is no worksheet for the capital works deduction.

 

As a result, I assume I need to use the Assets area to reflect the capital works expenditure.

 

I have tried to reflect the following in assets for a client, and have been unable to do so as it does not allow me to put in a written down value:

 

Asset: Initial Construction Cost

Date Constructed: 1st July 1997

Construction Cost: $157,228

Date Property Purchased by Client: 12th August 2024

Opening Written Down Value on Purchase: $50,666

Effective Life: 40 Years

Depreciation Method: Prime Cost

Depreciation Rate: 2.5%

Depreciation - 12th August 2024 to 30th June 2025: $3,478

 

Can you advise if I need to use assets for the capital works deduction calculation for tax online and, if yes, how do I reflect the details above in assets so it will calculate the correct depreciation for me for the 2025 tax year and, at the same time, track the correct amount of written down value for the capital works expenditure for future tax years (important to ensure depreciation past the 40 years is not calculated)?

 

Kind regards

Philip Occhiuto

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  • PhilipOcchiuto's avatar
    PhilipOcchiuto
    Contributing Partner
    6 months ago

    Hi Amanda

     

    Thank you for your assistance. i had already read and gone through all that before raising the question on the community forum.

     

    For Earls and your information, I logged a support call last night.

     

    As soon as I receive a solution, I'll post the solution on here.

     

    I suspect that there is no solution available at the moment using either online tax or online assets, and that I will need to revert to the desktop version until either online tax or online assets or both are updated to provide a solution.

     

    I will advise once MYOB support get back to me.

     

    Kind regards

    Philip Occhiuto

  • Hey PhilipOcchiuto​ 

    If you're adding a new asset in MYOB Practice, you'll need to add an asset class first and then allocate an asset to the class. We've published step by step instructions on this page.

    You'll then be able to use the tax depreciation worksheet to integrate assets into the different labels. Would recommend following the instructions on this page if you're unsure. 

  • PhilipOcchiuto's avatar
    PhilipOcchiuto
    Contributing Partner
    7 months ago

    Hi Earl

     

    I am an accountant in public practice. I wasn't looking for tax advice.

     

     I was looking for advice on how to use MYOB's online Assets and online tax software to work out the capital works deduction correctly.

     

    Hopefully you can assist.

  • Earl_HD's avatar
    Earl_HD
    MYOB Moderator
    7 months ago

    Hi PhilipOcchiuto,

    Really appreciate you bringing this up. In cases like this, the best approach is to consult with an accountant to ensure you're handling everything correctly and in line. An accountant can provide tailored advice for your specific circumstances. Hopefully, other users will share their own tips or experiences that could help you manage this for now.

    Regards,
    Earl

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