Economic Recovery Act provides planning opportunities for oil and gas industry
The Economic Recovery Act of 1981 signed into law on August 13, 1981, contains several provisions which should provide tax benefits and tax planning opportunities for the oil and gas industry. This study discusses the significant provisions of the new legislation affecting the industry. The act reduces the Windfall Profit Tax rate on production after 1981 from properties otherwise classified as newly discovered. The existing 30% tax rate will be scaled down to a 15% rate for production in calendar 1986 and subsequent years. Projected tax savings through fiscal year 1986 resulting from these reduced tax rates are estimated to be approximately $3.2 billion. Other production currently classified as tier 3 oil, such as heavy and incremental tertiary oil, remains subject to the 30% rate. Beginning in 1983, the new legislation exempts crude oil stripper well production attributable to working interests held by independent producers from the Windfall Profit Tax. Certain royalty owners will be eligible to claim a maximum $2500 tax credit or refund with respect to Windfall Profit Taxes on calendar year 1981 crude oil production. In 1982, the royalty owner credit provisions are eliminated and replaced with a limited exemption. The act provides for cumulative reductions in individual tax rates of approximately 23%.
- OSTI ID:
- 5205041
- Journal Information:
- Oil Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 79:42
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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