ATO depreciation rates for malt handling and cleaning assets assets in the Manufacturing industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
4 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augers/conveyers and elevators | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Dust extractors | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Grain cleaning assets (including screeners, destoners and magnetic separators) | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Malt milling machines (including hammer and roller mills) | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 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.