Capital Allowances Basics

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About Course

Capital allowances give tax relief when a business buys equipment, machinery and vehicles. This course explains the Annual Investment Allowance, full expensing, the new 40% first-year allowance from January 2026, writing down allowances (with the main pool rate cut to 14% from April 2026), cars, and what happens when you sell assets. It applies across the UK.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information about UK capital allowances, checked against GOV.UK and professional commentary in October 2026. It is not tax advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand why depreciation is not tax-deductible and capital allowances are claimed instead Choose between the AIA, full expensing, first-year allowances and writing down allowances Apply the 2026 changes to main pool rates and first-year allowances Handle cars, private use and disposals correctly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What capital allowances are
  • AIA, full expensing and first-year allowances
  • Cars, private use and selling assets

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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