Fodder Storage Assets Allowed Immediate Write-Off
September 25, 2018
The cost of fodder storage assets, such as silos and hay sheds, used to store grain and other animal feed will be allowed an immediate write-off. This measure, which was recently tabled into parliament, will only apply for assets first used or installed ready for use on or after 19 August 2018.
For primary producer clients, this provides an opportunity to utilise additional or excess funds into an asset that gets an immediate deduction. This puts fodder storage assets in line with immediate deductions for water facilities, fencing assets and landcare operations.
Examples
The following is a list of examples of fodder storage assets for primary producers:
- Silos
- Liquid feed supplement storage tanks
- Bins for storing dried grain
- Hay sheds
- Grain storage sheds, and
- Above-ground bunkers.
Client opportunities
To be eligible for the immediate write-off, the fodder storage asset must be first installed and ready for use in the primary production business on or after 19 August 2018. This change will align fodder storage asset deductions under the capital allowance rules with fencing assets and water facilities.
This table identifies the treatment of fodder storage assets based on when the asset was first installed and ready for use:
| First installed and ready for use | Tax treatment for fodder storage assets |
| Before 7:30 pm on 12 May 2015 | Deductible based on the effective life table. |
| Between 7:30 pm on 12 May 2015 and 18 August 2018 | Deductible over three years, being a one-third deduction each financial year. |
| On or after 19 August 2018 | Fully deductible in the year first installed and ready for use. |
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