Discuss the difference between a Wasting Asset and a Wasting Chattel. (100words)
Taxation
Wasting Assets:-
Wasting Assets are those assets which have limited life therefore there will be decrease in value of assets over a period of time
It cannot be recycled to make additional revenue again
It has no residual value at the end of the life as all resources have been exhausted already
Gain arising out of disposal of wasting Assets is exempt but if it is a business assets then it is not exempt
Wasting chattels:-
It has a useful life for not exceeding 50 years useful life is obtained on the date of acquisition of chattel Wasting chattel will be exempt from capital gains
When wasting chattel is used in trade it is not exempt from tax
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