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title: "The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off: A Guide for Hospitality"
description: Investing in a self-ordering kiosk before 30 June? The ATO's $20,000 instant asset write-off could reduce your tax bill. Here's what hospitality venues need to know.
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# The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off: A Guide for Hospitality

## EOFY is coming up. If you've been sitting on a tech decision, here's why 30 June matters.

The ATO's $20,000 instant asset write-off lets eligible businesses claim an immediate deduction on qualifying purchases — and the federal government has just made it permanent.

Here's what hospitality venues need to know before the deadline.

![AdobeStock\_486379609](https://help.bopple.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_486379609.jpeg?width=670&height=447&name=AdobeStock_486379609.jpeg)  
**What is it?**

The instant asset write-off lets eligible businesses claim an immediate tax deduction on qualifying assets purchased and used in the same financial year — instead of depreciating the cost over several years. It reduces your taxable income for the year, which means a lower tax bill. It's not a cash rebate.

The write-off applies per asset, so you can claim multiple items as long as each one comes in under the threshold.

**The rules for 2025–26**

- Threshold: $20,000 per asset (excluding GST if you're registered)
- Your aggregated annual turnover must be under $10 million
- **The asset must be in use, or installed and ready for use, before 30 June 2026**
- You must elect to use the simplified depreciation rules in your tax return — without this, the write-off isn't available

Both new and second-hand assets are eligible.

**What's eligible for hospitality venues**

The write-off covers depreciating assets — things with a limited useful life. For a venue, that includes:

- **Kiosk hardware:** self-ordering kiosk screens, stands, and mounts
- **Tech:** tablets, EFTPOS terminals, POS hardware, bump screens, receipt printers
- **Equipment:** coffee machines, fridges, bar equipment (each unit under $20,000)
- **Furniture:** chairs, tables, sofas

**A practical example**

A Brisbane café with $1.8M turnover upgrades in June 2026:

- 2x Bopple floor stand kiosks: $5,198
- Commercial coffee machine: $9,500
- Replacement fridge: $7,200
- Second-hand prep bench: $4,800

Each asset is under $20,000 and turnover is under $10M — all five qualify. Total deduction: $26,500, claimed in the 2025–26 return. At a 25% tax rate, that's $6,625 back.

![AdobeStock\_346120285](https://help.bopple.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_346120285.jpeg?width=670&height=447&name=AdobeStock_346120285.jpeg)

**How to claim it**

There's no separate application. You claim it as a deduction in your annual tax return. You'll need to:

- Confirm your turnover is under $10 million
- Elect to use simplified depreciation rules for 2025–26
- List the assets and total value of your claim
- Hold receipts or tax invoices for everything you claim

**Ready to add a kiosk before 30 June?**

If you've been weighing up a self-ordering kiosk, the timing makes sense. The asset just needs to be **in use before 30 June** so factor in delivery and setup time.

Talk to your accountant to make sure your claim is clean, then get in touch with the Bopple team. We'll walk you through what a kiosk setup looks like for your venue.

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Bopple doesn't provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This post is for general information only. Always refer to the [ATO website](https://www.ato.gov.au) for current guidance and speak to your accountant about your specific situation.

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