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Date of advice: 12 October 2017

Ruling

Subject: Capital gains tax

Question 1

Will the Commissioner exercise his discretion under subsection 118-195(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) and extend the 2 year period?

Answer

Yes

Having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors, the Commissioner is able to apply his discretion under subsection 118-195(1) of the ITAA 1997 and allow an extension of time? Further information on the relevant factors and inheriting a dwelling generally can be found on our website ato.gov.au and entering Quick Code QC17195 into the search bar at the top right of the page.

This ruling applies for the following period:

Year ended 30 June 2018

The scheme commences on:

30 June 2017

Relevant facts and circumstances

The deceased passed away.

The deceased owned a property which was their main residence for the entire ownership period.

The property was never used for income producing purposes.

Probate was granted. Problems arose.

The property settled more than two years after the date of death.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 118-195(1).