ATO depreciation rates for heat presses assets in the General industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
5 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic, manual, mug and multipurpose | 4 years | 25.00% | 50.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| ID card printers | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Kiosks | 5 years | 20.00% | 40.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Large format flatbed | 6 years | 16.67% | 33.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Large format flatbed digital printers | 5 years | 20.00% | 40.00% | 1 July 2025 |
The effective lives shown above are determined by the Commissioner of Taxation under section 40-100 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The diminishing value rate equals 200% ÷ effective life (for assets acquired on or after 10 May 2006). The prime cost rate equals 100% ÷ effective life. You may alternatively self-assess effective life — see the ATO website for guidance.