ATO Depreciation Rates 2023

Table A
NameEffective LifeDiminishing Value RatePrime Cost RateDate of Application
MINING:
Oil and gas extraction:
Gas production assets:
Central production facility assets:
Diesel systems15 years13.33%6.67%1 Jul 2002
ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER AND WASTE SERVICES:
Electricity supply:
Electricity generation:
Power generators:
Co-generation:
Reciprocating engines, diesel fired20 years10.00%5.00%1 Jan 2002
Diesel or gas engine:
Control and monitoring systems15 years13.33%6.67%1 Jan 2002
Diesel reciprocating engines20 years10.00%5.00%1 Jan 2002
Emergency power supply assets (including batteries and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) assets)15 years13.33%6.67%1 Jan 2002
Gas spark ignition reciprocating engines20 years10.00%5.00%1 Jan 2002
Generator transformers and unit transformers in sub-tropical areas30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
Generator transformers and unit transformers in tropical areas25 years8.00%4.00%1 Jan 2002
Miscellaneous assets30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
On-site switchyards with conventional outdoor switchgear30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
On-site switchyards with gas insulated switchgear30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
Station and auxiliary electrical systems within the power station30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
CONSTRUCTION:
Power supply assets:
Generators, portable (incorporating attached engine management and generator monitoring instruments):
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2008
Welders:
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2008
TRANSPORT, POSTAL AND WAREHOUSING:
Rail freight and passenger transport services:
Railway rolling stock:
Passenger:
Electric/diesel power cars and trailers30 years6.67%3.33%1 Jan 2002
INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
Electronic information storage services:
Diesel rotary uninterruptible power supply (DRUPS)22 years9.09%4.55%1 Jul 2017
RENTAL, HIRING AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES:
Rental and hiring services (except real estate):
Generators:
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2005
Welders:
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2005
Residential property operators:
Fire control assets:
Pumps (including diesel and electric)25 years8.00%4.00%1 Jul 2004
OTHER SERVICES:
Automotive repair and maintenance:
Automotive and heavy vehicle repair and maintenance assets:
Continuous diesel engine particulate testers5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2011
Diesel engine emission testers5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2011
Table B
NameEffective LifeDiminishing Value RatePrime Cost RateDate of Application
Fire control and alarm assets:
Pumps (including diesel and electric)25 years8.00%4.00%1 Jul 2004
Power supply assets:
Generators, portable (incorporating attached engine management and generator monitoring instruments):
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2008
Welders:
Diesel10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2008

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Source: TR 2022/1