Claim Equipment Depreciation: Save ₹30K-2L on Camera, Laptop, Gear

What is This Hack?

Content creators maintaining books can claim depreciation on equipment: 40% on computers/laptops, 15% on cameras/other gear. Reduce taxable income by ₹30K-2L annually depending on equipment value.

Key Benefits

Potential savings: ₹30,000-2,00,000 annually
Implementation time: 2-3 hours to setup asset register, ongoing maintenance
Legal status: fully legal
Risk level: low

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