Construction and contractor equipment: eligible
Power-operated movable equipment for excavation and construction is Class 38 (30%); most other contractor gear is Class 8 (20%). Contractors closing a strong year can convert a heavy equipment purchase into an immediate deduction.
Examples of excavators, lifts and contractor equipment
- excavators, skid steers and loaders
- scissor lifts and telehandlers
- generators, compressors and compaction equipment
- scaffolding and formwork systems
Planning tip
Rent-to-own arrangements only produce a CCA claim once you own the asset. A straight lease is a current expense with no write-off of the purchase price.
CCA Class 38 / 8 · regular rate 30% declining balance · half-year rule normally applies in year one.
Calculate the deduction on excavators, lifts and contractor equipment
Worked examples (Ontario)
| Purchase | Old year-one deduction | New year-one deduction | Tax reduction, small business rate | Tax reduction, general rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $3,750 | $25,000 | $2,800 | $6,625 |
| $100,000 | $15,000 | $100,000 | $11,200 | $26,500 |
| $250,000 | $37,500 | $250,000 | $28,000 | $66,250 |
Construction and contractor equipment by province
- Construction and contractor equipment in Alberta
- Construction and contractor equipment in British Columbia
- Construction and contractor equipment in Saskatchewan
- Construction and contractor equipment in Manitoba
- Construction and contractor equipment in Ontario
- Construction and contractor equipment in Quebec
- Construction and contractor equipment in New Brunswick
- Construction and contractor equipment in Nova Scotia
- Construction and contractor equipment in Prince Edward Island
- Construction and contractor equipment in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Construction and contractor equipment in Yukon
- Construction and contractor equipment in Northwest Territories
- Construction and contractor equipment in Nunavut
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