Private ruling: Commissioner's discretion - deceased estate
Date of advice: 3 March 2022
Published: May 2022
Ruling period: The year ended 30 June YYYY
Date scheme commenced: 18 October 20XX

Ruling: Q1: Will the Commissioner allow an extension of time for you to dispose of your ownership interest in the dwelling (the property) and disregard the capital gain or 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/YYYY. The deceased acquired the property before 20 September 1985. The property was the main residence of the deceased throughout their ownership period. The property was inherited by the deceased's three children as beneficiaries. The sensitivity of circumstances of the surviving beneficiaries contributed to the delay in the disposal of the ownership interests in the property.

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