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Equipment Encyclopedia

Separate DCME module for equipment knowledge, machine register, service history and costs.

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Equipment Costs + Depreciation

Equipment Costs

Simple owner process: confirm the need, check cashflow, check ATO rules, check state opportunities, compare finance, then buy only if it protects profit.

Equipment DashboardOverview, encyclopedia and purchase intelligence. Machine RegisterAssets, condition, value and replacement risk. Service HistoryRepairs, downtime and recurring faults. Equipment CostsDepreciation, ATO and state opportunity checks.

Important: This screen is decision support only, not tax advice. ATO law, state programs and thresholds can change. Owners should check the ATO and their accountant before committing to equipment purchases.

Instant asset write-off

Eligible small businesses may be able to immediately deduct eligible assets under the current threshold. Check current ATO rules before purchase.

Simplified depreciation pool

Assets above the immediate write-off threshold may need to be depreciated over time through a small business pool.

Finance vs purchase

Loans, leases and hire purchase can have different cashflow, GST, ownership and deduction outcomes.

State Opportunity Checklist

Use this as a prompt. The owner must check current state and federal programs before buying equipment.

State	What to check	Simple example
NSW	Check current NSW small business, energy, safety and payroll-related programs before purchase.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
VIC	Check current Victorian energy upgrades, business grants and payroll settings before purchase.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
QLD	Check Queensland regional support, energy saving programs and business grants before purchase.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
WA	Check WA regional grants, energy efficiency support and payroll settings before purchase.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
SA	Check SA small business energy support, safety and equipment upgrade programs.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
TAS	Check Tasmanian regional grants, business support and energy efficiency programs.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
ACT	Check ACT sustainability, energy and commercial improvement rebates.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.
NT	Check NT regional business assistance and remote-area equipment support.	Energy upgrades, regional support, safety improvement, training, grants or sustainability programs.

Equipment Cost Examples

Equipment	Estimated Cost	Likely benefit	Reminder
Perc Dry Cleaning Machine	$185,000	Critical / Primary solvent dry cleaning machine for washing, extraction and drying.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Hydrocarbon Machine	$165,000	Critical / Alternative solvent dry cleaning machine.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Wet Cleaning System	$52,000	Growth / Professional water-based garment-care system.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Washer Extractor	$24,000	Production / High-speed commercial washer for laundry production.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Heat Pump Dryer	$18,500	Energy / Efficient low-energy drying system.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Form Finisher	$28,000	Quality / Steam finishing machine for jackets, shirts and garments.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Pants Topper	$24,000	Quality / Finishing machine for trousers and pants.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Spotting Table	$16,000	Quality / Stain removal and pre-treatment workstation.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Boiler / Steam Generator	$75,000	Critical / Steam supply for presses and finishing equipment.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Air Compressor	$9,500	Support / Compressed air supply for machinery and controls.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Garment Conveyor	$38,000	Flow / Stores and moves garments through pickup and production.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.
Red Box / Self Service System	$120,000	Growth / Automated 24/7 garment pickup and customer access system.	Check accountant, ATO threshold, GST, finance terms and timing before purchase.