I have inherited the property I live in from my mother. We wish to sell in the future but I am recovering from cancer and it is unlikely to happen within the 24 months following her death. The property is 3.24 hectares, which is 1.24 hectares over the main residence exemption size. Will I have to pay Capital gains tax on part of the land if I sell after the 24 months has passed or would I be exempt because it is my main residence that was left to me in her will?
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Only the main residence can be exempt from CGT. A main residence is a dwelling on land of 2ha or less. So the remaining land will be subject to CGT.
To check whether the main residence will be exempt, work through the questions in the link
Inherited property and CGT | Australian Taxation Office
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