Bill and Brittany's father, Stuart, died in January 2021. Under Stuart's will, Stuart gave Bill his investment property in Bathurst and his holiday house in Lithgow to Bill. Brittany was given Stuart's principal place of residence at Meadowbank. Stuart acquired the Bathurst property in 1980 for $200,000 and acquired the Lithgow property in 1995 for $400,000. At the date of Stuart's death, the Bathurst property was valued at $1,000,000 and the Lithgow property $800,000. Bill wants to sell both properties. Advise Bill on the CGT consequences of following through with the sale of both properties.

Bill and Brittany's father, Stuart, died in January 2021. Under Stuart's will, Stuart gave Bill his investment property in Bathurst and his holiday house in Lithgow to Bill. Brittany was given Stuart's principal place of residence at Meadowbank. Stuart acquired the Bathurst property in 1980 for $200,000 and acquired the Lithgow property in 1995 for $400,000. At the date of Stuart's death, the Bathurst property was valued at $1,000,000 and the Lithgow property $800,000. Bill wants to sell both properties. Advise Bill on the CGT consequences of following through with the sale of both properties.

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Chapter19: Family Tax Planning

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