Equipment Depreciation
Claim 33.33% annual depreciation on equipment
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What is this hack?
Claim 33.33% depreciation annually on laptops, cameras, equipment over 3 years if maintaining actual books instead of presumptive taxation
- Potential savings: ₹30,000-1 lakh over 3 years
- Implementation time: Annual
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
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