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Authorisation Number: 1051629633333
Date of advice: 28 January 2020
Ruling
Subject: Capital gains tax - replacement asset extension of time.
Question
Will the Commissioner exercise his discretion pursuant to subsection 124-75(3) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) and allow up until 30 June 20XX, for the taxpayers to incur expenditure in acquiring a replacement CGT asset?
Answer
Yes
Having considered the circumstances of both trusts and relevant factors, the Commissioner considers it appropriate to grant an extension of the replacement asset period. Further information can be found be searching 'QC 17204' on ato.gov.au
This ruling applies for the following period:
Financial year ending 30 June 20XX
The scheme commences on:
01 July 20XX
Relevant facts and circumstances
The taxpayers were previously the registered owners of land located on a National Highway.
The two taxpayers held this land in partnership, in equal proportions (50% each as tenants in common).
The taxpayers used the land in leasing activities and derived rental income from the land.
In 20XX the trustee was issued with a Taking Order, under which the Minister for Transport took possession of portions of the land for the purposes of constructing the National Highway.
The trustee made a claim for compensation in respect of the taken land. An advance payment of compensation was received in 20XX with less than 3 months remaining in the roll-over period.
Ongoing discussions and negotiations occurred in relation to the final amount of compensation to be paid in the months that followed. Independent valuations of the property in question were sought.
In 20XX, shortly after the roll-over period had expired the trustee entered into a contract to acquire a replacement property. Funds received from the advance payment were put to the acquisition of this property and a deposit was paid.
In 20XX the trustee and the Commissioner of Main Roads entered into a 'Final Discharge of Claim', whereby the taxpayers agreed to accept an additional compensation amount, in full and final satisfaction of the claim for compensation.
The taxpayers now wish to use the proceeds from this final compensation payment to acquire an additional property.
Both replacement properties have been / will be used for a similar purpose as the original land (being in the activity of generating rental income) satisfying the requirements of subsection 124-75(5) of the ITAA1997.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 104-10
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 124-70
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 124-75
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 995-1