Private ruling: Commissioner's discretion - deceased estate
Date of advice: 21 May 2024
Published: 1 July 2024
Ruling period: Year ending 30 June 20XX
Date scheme commenced: 1 July 20XX

Ruling: Q1: Will the Commissioner exercise the discretion under section 118-195 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to allow an extension of time for you to dispose of your ownership interest in the dwelling and disregard the capital gain or capital loss you made on the disposal? | A1: Yes. Having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors the Commissioner will allow an extension of time. Further information about the Commissioner's discretion can be found by searching ato.gov.au for 'QC 66057'.

Relevant facts and circumstances: The deceased passed away on DD MM 20YY. The dwelling is located at XXXX (the property). The deceased acquired the property before 20 September 1985. The property was the main residence of the deceased just before they passed away and was not used to produce assessable income at that time. The property is situated on less than two hectares of land. Probate was granted on DD MM 20XX. The will of the deceased provided a life tenancy to Person A. Person A remained in the property until they passed away on DD MM 20YY. A contract to sell the property was subsequently entered into on DD MM 20YY, with settlement occurring on DD MM 20YY. The property has not been used to produce assessable income at any time between the date the deceased passed away and when it was sold.

Relevant legislative provisions: Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 118-195