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Ben-Odeco Ltd v Powlson

[1978] 1 WLR 1093
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1978
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Expenditure on equipment used in a trade is capital expenditure and not deductible as a revenue expense for tax purposes where it provides an enduring asset or advantage to the business.

Area of Law

commercial, public-law

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