Capital Cost Allowance - CCA

	Definition of 'Capital Cost Allowance - CCA' A rate of depreciation used for income tax purposes only. This term primarily relates to Canadian taxation.
	Investopedia explains 'Capital Cost Allowance - CCA' The CCA rate that can be claimed depends on the asset itself, for example computer software has a much higher CCA rate than buildings or furniture.

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