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Tax Benefits for Upgrades

Tax outcomes for equipment upgrade finance depend on the funding structure (loan vs lease), GST registration, and business use of the asset. The structure choice - not the asset class - drives most of the tax difference.

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We’ve consolidated detailed guidance on tax benefits into a single canonical resource, because the rules apply consistently across asset finance products in Australia.

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For everything about upgrades - including how the structure works, indicative rates, common assets and scenario-specific guidance - see the upgrades overview.

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