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Depreciation Rate Chart (Income-tax Act, 1961)

Depreciation Rate Chart (Income-tax Act, 1961)

(As shown in the above applicable from FY 2025-26 onwards on WDV basis)

Asset / Block Depreciation Rate
Residential Building 5%
Other Buildings 10%
Temporary Wooden Structures 40%
Furniture & Fittings 10%
General Plant & Machinery 15%
Motor Cars 15%
Motor Buses, Lorries & Taxis Used on Hire 30%
Computers & Computer Software 40%
Books Owned by Professionals 40%
Books Used in Lending Business 40%
Intangible Assets* 25%

Notes : Depreciation is allowed on the Written Down Value (WDV) method under the Income-tax Act. Intangible Assets generally include Know-how, Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Licences and Franchises

Half-Year Rule

If an asset is put to use for less than 180 days during the financial year, only 50% of the applicable depreciation rate can be claimed in that year.

Normal Rate Rate if Used for Less than 180 Days
5% 2.5%
10% 5%
15% 7.5%
25% 12.5%
30% 15%
40% 20%

Quick Examples

Asset Cost (INR ) Rate Full-Year Depreciation (₹)
Office Building 10,00,000 10% 1,00,000
Furniture 5,00,000 10% 50,000
Computer 1,00,000 40% 40,000
Motor Car 8,00,000 15% 1,20,000
Intangible Asset 4,00,000 25% 1,00,000

Important: Here we are a simplified reminder chart. For tax audit and return filing purposes, always refer to Appendix I of the Income-tax Rules and check for any special depreciation rates applicable to specific industries or assets. here under you can find the Complete Depreciation Rate Chart (Income-tax Act, 1961)

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