Application of Assets Limit

Net assets limit of $500,000 applies

Under RASF, net sugarcane farm assets worth up to $500,000 can be transferred without being assessed under the deprivation provisions. The limit is a total limit for the person and applies to all interests. If a person has an interest in two sugarcane farming enterprises, the first valued at $350,000 and the second at $450,000, the person has total sugarcane farming interests of $800,000 and does not qualify under RASF.    

Transfer of sugarcane farms valued over $500,000

Sugarcane farm assets valued over $500,000 can be transferred under RASF provided the eligible descendant already has an interest in the sugarcane farm. In these cases, the total value of the sugarcane farm or farms being divested, less the value of the descendant's estate or interest in the sugarcane farm or farms, cannot exceed $500,000.

Example of transfer where descendant holds an interest

A retiring sugarcane farmer is involved in a sugarcane farm enterprise valued at $600,000. His son is a partner, holding a one-third share in the property. The value of the sugarcane farm assets being divested is $600,000 less the son's share of $200,000 = $400,000. Therefore the retiring sugarcane farmer is able to access RASF.