ATO depreciation rates for drive-in plant assets in the Information Media And Telecommunications 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film handling and maintenance equipment (including splicers, footage counters, spools and reels, stripper plates, rewinders, spinners, trolleys and cleaners) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Lighting (including dimmers, aisle and seat) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Listening units (including posts, wiring and speaker equipment) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Screens and screen framing | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Sound transmission equipment | 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.