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  • Profile photo of kennykennykennykennykennykenny
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    April 13, 2013 - 12:50 am

    Just a question which I hope is simple enough for someone on this forum to answer.

    I have read the ATO website regarding inheriting property and CGT, and based on my understanding and my situation, if my parents pass away and leave their property to me, I can avoid CGT if I sell it within two years.

    Now, what if I subdivided and/or developed a few townhouses on the land? If I sell the subdivided lots or any townhouses within the two-year period, is CGT still not applicable? And what about after the two-year period?

    Thanks guys and have a great weekend wherever you are.

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    April 13, 2013 - 10:37 am

    Hi Kenny

    There are no death duties in Australia. However, tax may be payable on certain income or capital transactions that occur as a consequence of a person's death.

    This is a fairly complex area of Tax planning so rather than post a snap shot on a public forum i would strongly suggest you obtain Professional advice from a Tax Lawyer.

    Cheers

    Yours in Finance

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

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    April 14, 2013 - 3:06 am

    Depends on a few things – their PPOR or investment Pre/Post CGT etc

    You will generally inherit the cost base as of the date of their death.

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    Profile photo of kennykennykennykennykennykenny
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    April 14, 2013 - 5:40 am

    Thanks Richard and Terry.

    Profile photo of thecrestthecrest
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    April 16, 2013 - 12:51 am

    Hi Kenny.

    The miserable duty of grieving executor can become a nightmare if family disagree.

    I experienced it, and so immediately gladly employed The Public Trustee to do the duty.

    They were just great, kept me fully informed start to finish, very affordable, a plug well deserved.

    And I figured that if anyone wanted to oppose them, well, good luck.

    Cheers

    thecrest

     

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