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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051798510761

Date of advice: 29 January 2021

Ruling

Subject: An extension of time, to replace an active asset for the small business capital gains tax concession

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 to purchase a replacement asset to DD MM YYYY?

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 DD MM YYYY for the asset to purchase a replacement asset.

This ruling applies for the following period:

Year ending DD MM YYYY

The scheme commences on:

DD MM YYYY

Relevant facts and circumstances

You commenced a small business.

You decided to move interstate.

You sold the small business and disposed of all ownership interest.

You made a capital gain.

You moved interstate.

You were in the process of purchasing a replacement asset however due to COVID-19 had to withdraw.

You are now in the process of purchasing a replacement asset.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 104-190