If you are using the software or hardware for your small business, that generally speaking yes, it is a tax deduction. However depending on how much you paid, this will determine whether you can claim a tax deduction immediately or whether it must be claimed over a number of years (depreciated).
These rules apply not just to software, but to most other assets/equipment purchased for your small business.
What IT expenses are covered?
IT expenses that you incur for your small business can be claimed as a tax deduction. They can include ongoing expenses of your website in the year in which they are incurred. This may include maintenance, internet service provider fees, domain name costs and annual registration costs. Software can also include MYOB or Xero that you have purchased outright or on a subscription. If you have purchased this outwrite you may have to depreciate it. However with a subscription you can generally claim a tax deduction if you pay an annual or monthly fee. It is important to note that if software is purchased as part of a computer system then the total cost of the system would be depreciable. Continue reading “#TaxTipTuesday: Are my Small Business IT Expenses Tax Deductible?”