Depreciation Calculator
The gross price on the label isn't the amount that stays in the business. Calculate what's left after deducting sales tax and depreciation—for your equipment and your country.
Your tool, calculated after taxes
First, the input tax—then two options
As a business, you first deduct the sales tax—turning the gross amount into the net amount. Depending on the size of the device, you can then record the remaining amount in one of two ways.
Up to 800 € net: paid in full immediately
Clamping accessories and all three drilling tables fall below the threshold for low-value assets. The full amount reduces your profit in the year of purchase—nothing is spread out over subsequent years.
On that note: copy it, but it's preferable
lifting tables And router tables explains how to depreciate the asset over its useful life. With declining-balance depreciation and special depreciation, you can still claim a large portion in the first year—the calculator above shows exactly how much.
The Impact of Leverage in the First Year
A lifting table Premium, net 2,427 €, in a carpentry shop with profits under 200,000 €. Here's how much of that you can write off in the first year:
over 14 years
) and special depreciation under §7g
Simplified guide based on Haufe/ETL and the AV depreciation table (BMF). These measures shift the tax burden to the early years—the total amount of depreciation remains the same. Which approach applies to you depends on your legal form, profits, and usage.
We build tools, not tax assessment notices
Accelerated depreciation isn't free money. Declining-balance depreciation shifts the tax burden to the early years—which gives you liquidity and an interest advantage, but the total amount remains the same.
This is just a general guide, not tax advice. What you can deduct depends on your legal structure, profits, and how you use the asset—you should discuss the details with your tax advisor.
If you rarely use the table, a simpler frame is probably a better deal. We'd rather tell you when RUWI isn't worth it than sell you something that'll just sit around.
Talk to a master carpenter.
Face to face—in person, via video, or over the phone. Not a sales pitch, but a workshop-style discussion about your numbers and the right table for you.
Reiner Ruggaber · Master Carpenter
And how much does the hour of workshop time that this machine saves you cost? The hourly rate calculator will show you. More tools like this: All RUWI workshop tools.