ATO depreciation rates for sewing machines assets in the Manufacturing industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
9 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banding | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Button sewer, clip attaching | 5 years | 20.00% | 40.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Embroidery – single and multi-head | 12 years | 8.33% | 16.67% | 1 July 2025 |
| General (including bar tack, binding, feed off the arm, single folder, two-needle, underwire) | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| High speed industrial | 10 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Millinery | 20 years | 5.00% | 10.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Overlocker | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Steamers | 2 years | 50.00% | 100.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Stud setting machines | 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.