ATO depreciation rates for refrigeration assets assets in the General industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
13 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air tools (including ratchet guns) | 2 years | 50.00% | 100.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Compressors, condensers, evaporators etc | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| displayers, mannequins and seasonal decorations) | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Generally (including blast chillers, condensers, evaporators, refrigeration cabinets, standalone freezers and standalone refrigerators) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Ice making machines | 8 years | 12.50% | 25.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Insulation panels used in cool or freezer rooms | 40 years | 2.50% | 5.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Refrigeration racks | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Robots (industrial) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Roller shutter electric motors | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Saws, bench and mitre, portable | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Shelving Signage used for business identification (including | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Trolleys, customer shopping type | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Trolleys, stock type Visual display assets (including body forms, head | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 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.