1 Capital vs. Current Expenses

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sarah bought a laptop and some cables for her biz
Wonder how to claim them when the tax season hits
One costs fifteen hundred, one was twenty-nine
Different rules apply to each, let me break it down in rhyme

[Chorus]
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Short life, low cost, deduct the whole line
Big stuff, long lasting, spread it through the years
CCA's the way, make those savings clear
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Know the difference and you'll be just fine

[Verse 2]
Mouse and keyboard, software under fifty bucks
Phone chargers and cables, claim them with no fuss
These are current expenses, useful life is short
Deduct them fully this year on your tax report

[Chorus]
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Short life, low cost, deduct the whole line
Big stuff, long lasting, spread it through the years
CCA's the way, make those savings clear
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Know the difference and you'll be just fine

[Verse 3]
Desktop computer, printer, office chair
Monitor and phone, furniture with flair
These are capital items, built to last for years
Break them down through CCA, that's how it appears

[Bridge]
When in doubt remember this simple little test
Will it last beyond a year and cost more than the rest
If yes then it's capital, spread out the deduction
If no then it's current, full year cost reduction

[Chorus]
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Short life, low cost, deduct the whole line
Big stuff, long lasting, spread it through the years
CCA's the way, make those savings clear
Current goes right now, capital takes time
Know the difference and you'll be just fine

[Outro]
Plan your purchases wisely, know which rule applies
Current or capital, keep those taxes low and fly high

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