EV 1052057887482currentnon-binding advice

CGT - replacement asset

Non-binding edited private advice. This is an edited version of private advice the ATO gave to a specific taxpayer about their own circumstances. You cannot rely on it — it is not binding and provides no protection for anyone else (see PS LA 2008/4). Use it as a guide to the ATO’s thinking, not as authority.

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Will the acquisition of residential property satisfy the same or similar purpose test under subsection 124-75(4) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997)?

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Yes. Acquiring the residential property will satisfy the same or similar purpose test under subsection 124-75(4) of the ITAA 1997. For more information on involuntary disposal of a CGT asset, please go to www.ato.gov.au and search for QC 66017. This ruling applies for the following period : Year ending 30 June 20XX The scheme commences on: 1 July 20XX

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You owned several lots. The lots were commercial rentals. The lots were post-CGT assets. You operate a business, and these lots were owned for the purpose of carrying on your business. A government authority compulsorily acquired the whole property. The government authority completed the acquisition of the property in mid-20XX. You intend to acquire replacement rental properties with the compensation you received. You have decided to acquire residential rental properties with the remaining compensation from the acquisition. You intend to acquire the new properties before mid-20XX.

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Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 124-75(4 )