Part 2Plant and machinery allowances

Chapter 8Cars, etc.

Cars above the cost threshold

75General limit on amount of writing-down allowance

(1)

The amount of the writing-down allowance to be made to a person for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of a car to which section 74 applies must not exceed £3,000.

(2)

The limit under subsection (1) is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.

(3)

The amount of the writing-down allowance may be further limited under—

  • section 76 (expenditure met by another person),

  • section 77 (effect of use partly for other purposes), or

  • section 78 (effect of partial depreciation subsidy).