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Percentage Depletion Deduction Threatened
The percentage of income from a producing mineral property which one can claim as a deduction to account for depletion is currently 15% for oil and natural gas. For many […]
January 22, 2014
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Protecting Surface Interests in Oil and Gas Leases
Mineral owners who also own the surface above their minerals have distinct advantages in negotiating an oil and gas lease to protect and advance their surface interests. The owner of […]
November 12, 2013
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New Technologies Increase Production
The world’s petroleum supplies could increase six-fold in the coming years to 10.2 trillion BBLS, according to a report by market research firm Lux Research. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is […]
October 28, 2013
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Oil and Gas Royalty Income Taxes
What tax deductions are available to oil and gas royalty owners? The Federal Income Tax Code provides deductions that encourage exploration, development, and extraction of fuels from domestic oil and […]
November 20, 2012
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