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Authorisation Number: 1051436122356

Date of advice: 3 October 2018

Ruling

Subject: Capital gains tax

Question

Will the Commissioner allow an extension of time to XX/XX/XXXX for you 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 30 June 20XX

The scheme commences on:

1 July 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

The deceased passed away on XX/XX/XXXX. They owned a property that was their main residence until their date of death.

There was a delay in the granting of probate caused by the solicitors who were initially engaged to seek probate. New solicitors were appointed and probate was granted on XX/XX/XXXX.

After the grant of probate, the property was placed on the market. The property was difficult to sell due to its remoteness and location. The property settled on XX/XX/XXXX

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 118-195