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greydog11(Newbie)Newbie
28 Oct 2025

Hello, I am asking this question as I have been conflicting information from a number of reputable sources and couldn't find a clear answer in previous question.

My siblings and I inherited the family farm on my father's death 18 months ago. It was my parents' primary residence since the 1960's and a full-time farming operation. My father inherited the property in 1987 upon his father's death. I have been given mixed information on whether capital gains tax would be payable on the property if we sell past the two-year date (I believe it will), but more importantly, what the cost basis for the CGT will be. I have been told it will be the value of the farm when my father inherited it, and also it would be the value when we inherited it.

Can anyone clear this up for me please.

thanks

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
28 Oct 2025

" I have been told it will be the value of the farm when my father inherited it, and also it would be the value when we inherited it."


It will be both. The main residence and up to 2ha can be exempt under the main residence exemption. (if sold within 2 years). So the cost base for this portion will be the value as at date of death of your father.

For the remaining portion of the property the cost base will be your late father's cost base (1987).

If the farm was a working business then there may be exemptions under small business CGT concessions. However for this to occur the property needs to be sold within the 2 year time limit. See below

Death and small business CGT concessions | Australian Taxation Office

Also see CGT on home on more than 2ha.

Home on more than 2 hectares | Australian Taxation Office

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
28 Oct 2025

" I have been told it will be the value of the farm when my father inherited it, and also it would be the value when we inherited it."


It will be both. The main residence and up to 2ha can be exempt under the main residence exemption. (if sold within 2 years). So the cost base for this portion will be the value as at date of death of your father.

For the remaining portion of the property the cost base will be your late father's cost base (1987).

If the farm was a working business then there may be exemptions under small business CGT concessions. However for this to occur the property needs to be sold within the 2 year time limit. See below

Death and small business CGT concessions | Australian Taxation Office

Also see CGT on home on more than 2ha.

Home on more than 2 hectares | Australian Taxation Office

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