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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051773643169

Date of advice: 9 November 2020

Ruling

Subject: Small business concession - replacement asset period

Question

Will the Commissioner exercise his discretion under section 104-190(2) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to extend the replacement asset period in respect of the small business capital gains tax (CGT) replacement asset roll-over relief?

Answer

Yes.

Having considered the relevant facts, the Commissioner will apply his discretion under subsection 104-190(2) of the ITAA 1997 and allow an extension of the time to XX/XX/XXXX.

This ruling applies for the following period:

Year ended 30 June 20XX

The scheme commences on:

1 July 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

The company entered into a contract on XX/XX/XXXX to sell their business to an unrelated third party.

As a small business entity, the company chose to utilise the small business replacement asset concession

Due to extraordinary events outside of their control, the company has been unable to acquire a replacement asset within the allowable time period

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Subdivision 152-E

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 104-190