In determining the business adjusted income during the basis period, no deductions are allowed for expenditures which are capital in nature or depreciation value for the assets which are used in the production of that business income. However, Schedule 3 of the Income Tax Act 1967 has laid down several allowable deductions in the form of allowances, for the capital expenditures that have been incurred.
Capital allowance is only given to business activity. The person who has the right to claim capital allowance is the person who has expended on the purchase or acquisition of the said asset. Examples of assets that are used in business are motor vehicles, machines, office equipments, furniture, etc.
Claims for capital allowance can be made in the relevant column provided in the Return Form.