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Do not equate a tax deduction with a refund

By Cooler LeasePublished September 21, 20261 min read · Field note

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A possible deduction is not a promise that the full rental cost will come back to the business. The result depends on the taxpayer's circumstances and applicable rules. Use the actual pre-tax cost for operational comparisons and ask an adviser to calculate any tax effect.

General planning information. Your accountant or tax adviser should review the actual agreement and your circumstances before you claim a deduction or choose a tax treatment.

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