ATO depreciation rates for manufacturing processes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| CCTV systems | 3 years | 33.33% | 66.67% | 1 July 2025 |
| Coil car tracks and rails | 7 years | 14.29% | 28.57% | 1 July 2025 |
| Coil cars (including hydraulic sliding floor plates) | 13 years | 7.69% | 15.38% | 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.