Private ruling: Commissioner's discretion - deceased estate
Date of advice: 21 June 2022
Published: September 2022
Ruling period: Year ended 30 June 20XX | Year ended 30 June 20XX | Year ended 30 June 20XX
Date scheme commenced: XX June 20XX

Ruling: Q1: Will the Commissioner exercise his discretion under subsection 118-195(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) and allow an extension of time to the two-year period until XX August 20XX? | A1: Yes. The circumstances surrounding your child's passion and the subsequent investigations caused extreme distress and delays in preparing the property for sale.

Relevant facts and circumstances: In Early 20XX, your child suffered a fatal workplace accident. Your child owned a property. The property was your child's main residence at the time. In Mid-20XX probate was granted. The property was subject to a mortgage which was discharged using proceeds from the workers compensation payout in Early 20XX. Days later, the property was transferred to you and your partner as equal owners. You and your partner live in a different state to the property. Your child was in the process of renovating the property at the time that they passed away and the kitchen had been completely removed. After consultation with real estate agents, it was determined that the kitchen renovation needed to be completed before placing the property on the market for sale. During the renovations, there were significant delays due to COVID-19, your distance from the property and other reasons outside your control. In Mid-20XX, the unit was listed for sale. Two months later, the unit was sold at auction and settled.

Relevant legislative provisions: Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Subsection 118-195(1)