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balancing charge

noun

C1CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A taxable adjustment arising when the disposal proceeds of an asset exceed its written-down value for capital allowances.

Selling the machinery above its tax-written-down value crystallised a balancing charge.

Similar: balancing adjustment

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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