ATO Depreciation Rates 2023

Table A
NameEffective LifeDiminishing Value RatePrime Cost RateDate of Application
RETAIL TRADE:
Public address and paging system assets (including amplifiers, audio speakers and microphones) - see Table B Public address and paging system assets
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES:
Accommodation:
Audio visual entertainment assets (including those used in conference and function rooms (including amplifier, audio speaker, digital disc player, microphone, television sets, turntable, video projection equipment))5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2005
Public address and paging system assets (including amplifiers, audio speakers and microphones)10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2005
Cafes, restaurants, takeaway food services, pubs, taverns, bars and clubs (hospitality):
Audio visual entertainment assets (including amplifiers, audio speakers, digital disc players, microphones, television sets, turntables and video projection equipment)5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2005
INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
Motion picture and video activities:
Post production sound assets:
Microphones and microphone accessories10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jan 2006
Sound recording assets:
Microphones:
Field or boom microphones7 years28.57%14.29%1 Jan 2006
Lapel microphones1 years200.00%100.00%1 Jan 2006
Microphone accessories (including adapters, connectors, stands, suspension mounts, pistol grips, windscreens and windjammers)5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jan 2006
Microphone cables2 years100.00%50.00%1 Jan 2006
Radio microphone systems (incorporating antennas, miniature microphones, receivers and transmitters)5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jan 2006
Studio microphones10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jan 2006
Radio broadcasting:
Microphones:
Field and portable microphones5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2012
Studio based microphones (including recording microphones)10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2012
Television broadcasting:
Microphones:
Field or boom microphones5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2005
Miniature or 'lapel' microphones5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2005
Radio microphone systems (incorporating antennas, miniature microphones, receivers and transmitters)5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2005
Studio or fixed microphones10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2005
Microphone booms10 years20.00%10.00%1 Jul 2005
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES:
Professional photographic services:
Audio assets (including microphones, preamplifiers, sound recording devices, transmitters and receivers)3 years66.67%33.33%1 Jul 2015
ARTS AND RECREATION SERVICES:
Casino operations:
Entertainment assets:
Audio (including amplifiers, microphones, speakers, processors)5 years40.00%20.00%1 Jul 2022
Table B
NameEffective LifeDiminishing Value RatePrime Cost RateDate of Application
Musical instruments and associated equipment:
Associated portable equipment (including amplifiers, microphones, speakers, mixers and music stands)6 ⅔ years30.00%15.00%1 Jan 2001
Public address and paging system assets (including amplifiers, audio speakers and microphones)12 years16.67%8.33%1 Jul 2005

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Source: TR 2022/1