Claim valuable tax breaks
Enhanced capital allowances (ECAs) allow end users' to write off 100 per cent of the costs of energy and water saving equipment against their taxable profits. Contractors should be able to explain this valuable incentive to clients who may be considering investing in energy efficient or water saving plant. The website at www.eca.gov.uk/etl gives a full list of the technologies that qualify for this tax and cashflow boost and how buyers can claim the tax breaks.