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mwilsonw(Initiate)Initiate
16 Sept 2023

Hello. I am wanting to understand my CGT obligations under the following scenario:

  • purchased a property in March 2022;
  • lived in the property since settlement;
  • moving overseas in late 2023 for a period of 2 years where I will rent out my property as an investment. I do not own any other property in Australia and will not be purchasing property during my time overseas
  • I will be moving back into the property and living in it permanently upon my return

My question is, does the 6 year rule apply to the above scenario? Will I be exposed to CGT for the 2 year period where it was an investment property, upon the eventual sale of the property? Or does the fact that I am moving back in negate this period?

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JacobATO(Community Support)Community Support
19 Sept 2023

Hey @mwilsonw

 

Based on the scenario you have provided, yes you would meet the criteria for using the 6 year rule. As the property ceased being you main residence and then returned to being your main residence within the timeframe.

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JacobATO(Community Support)Community Support
19 Sept 2023

Hey @mwilsonw

 

Based on the scenario you have provided, yes you would meet the criteria for using the 6 year rule. As the property ceased being you main residence and then returned to being your main residence within the timeframe.

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