Article 83 prevents the duplication of tax benefits across different business activities or legal provisions. It stipulates that a taxpayer is allowed only one deduction for depreciation on a single capital asset, even if that asset is used across multiple businesses operated by the same taxpayer. Furthermore, if an asset qualifies for allowances under multiple categories or provisions of the Law, only one category of allowance may be applied. This 'single deduction' rule maintains the integrity of the tax system by ensuring that no asset provides more relief than its total capital cost.
Part 3 - Chargeability to Tax
Chapter 3 - Depreciation of Capital Assets
Section 2 - Determination of Capital Assets and Expenses Related Thereto
Article 83
[GTL Notes: Single Depreciation Deduction Rule]
In determining the taxable income, no more than one deduction of depreciation shall be allowed in case of use of the capital asset in more than one business carried on by the taxpayer or no more than one category of allowance shall be made if there are many categories under which the deduction shall be allowed, or no more than one deduction shall be made under any provisions of this Law.
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