Policy paper

Annual investment allowance: increase to £500,000 for extended temporary period

This Tax Information and Impact Note explains the changes to the temporary Annual Investment Allowance.

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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This measure is designed to stimulate business investment in the economy by providing an extended time-limited incentive for businesses to invest in plant or machinery. The time extension is to 31 December 2015 for Corporation Tax and Income Tax and further increase to £500,000 of the temporary Annual Investment Allowance limit.

The limit will return from £500,000 to £25,000 after the extension has ended.

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Published 19 March 2014

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