Writing-Down Allowance

Capital Allowances
Capital allowances refer to allowances against UK income tax or corporation tax available to businesses, sole traders, partnerships, or limited companies that have capital expenditures on plant and machinery used in the business.
First-Year Allowance
In the UK, a special capital allowance against corporation tax that is granted in the year of purchase of an asset in place of the standard writing-down allowance of 25%.
Writing-Down Allowance (WDA)
The Writing-Down Allowance (WDA) is a form of tax relief that allows businesses to depreciate certain types of assets to reduce taxable profits.
Writing-Down Allowance (WDA)
Writing-down allowance (WDA) is a type of capital allowance available to UK traders, allowing the reduction in value of certain assets over time for tax purposes.

Accounting Terms Lexicon

Discover comprehensive accounting definitions and practical insights. Empowering students and professionals with clear and concise explanations for a better understanding of financial terms.