Paul purchases a royalty interest in an oil well for $125,000. Pauls share of the gross income

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Paul purchases a royalty interest in an oil well for $125,000. Paul’s share of the gross income from the sale of oil for the year is $40,000. His share of the expenses related to the production of the oil is $13,000.What is Paul’s percentage depletion deduction for the year? What is the adjusted basis of Paul’s investment after deducting the depletion allowed?

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Taxation For Decision Makers 2008

ISBN: 9780324654110

2nd Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier, Karen A. Fortin

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