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wnfltj(Newbie)Newbie
13 June 2025

Hi,


I have a question regarding the treatment of a motor vehicle that is used for both business and private purposes.


As an example, let’s say a vehicle was purchased for $75,000 and is used 30% for business and 70% for private purposes. When recording the asset and calculating depreciation, should I only claim depreciation on the business-use portion (i.e., 30% of the purchase price)?

Also, if the vehicle is later sold for $60,000, am I only required to account for 30% of the sale proceeds when calculating any balancing adjustment or capital gain/loss?


Appreciate any clarification. Thank you!

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
13 June 2025

If calculating under the general depreciation method then you calculate depreciation on total cost of the vehicle. All running expenses related to the vehicle for the year are also added to the depreciable amount. Total amount x 30% is then your motor vehicle claimable amount.

On any balancing adjustment, this is done on whole vehicle. 30% of this will be either assessable income or a deduction

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