The super-deduction and 50% special rate first-year allowance

Only companies can claim the super-deduction and 50% special rate temporary first-year allowances.

You can claim them against the cost of certain plant and machinery. It must:

  • have been bought from 1 April 2021 up to and including 31 March 2023

  • be new and unused

You cannot claim both allowances against the same expenditure.

What you can get

The super-deduction lets you deduct up to 130% of the cost from your profits before tax.

50% special rate first-year allowance lets you deduct 50% of the cost from your profits before tax.

Check if you can claim

Check if you can claim the super-deduction or 50% special rate first-year allowance.

You can claim on your Company Tax Return.