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Edited version of your written advice
Authorisation Number: 1051481407533
Date of advice: 11 February 2019
Subject: Income tax - deceased estate - two year discretion
Question
Will the Commissioner allow an extension of time to XX November 20XX for the beneficiaries to dispose of your ownership interest in the dwelling and disregard the capital gain you make on the disposal?
Answer
Yes. Having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors, the Commissioner will allow an extension of time. Further information about this discretion can be found by searching 'QC 52250' on ato.gov.au
This ruling applies for the following period:
Year ending 2019
The scheme commences on:
1 July 2018
Relevant facts and circumstances
The deceased acquired a dwelling (The dwelling)
The deceased passed away in 20XX
The dwelling was the deceased’s main residence.
The Public Trustee accepted administration of the estate dwelling in 20XX.
The property size is less than two hectares.
The dwelling was not used to produce assessable income.
The dwelling could not be disposed within the 2 year time frame as the deceased’s property ascertained the encumbrances on title.
New title, free of the mortgage issued 20XX.
A contract for sale was signed in 20XX.
Settlement occurred in 20XX.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 104-10
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 118-130(3)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 118-195
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 118-195(1)
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