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Taxation of oil and gas payments received independent of production

Journal Article · · Oil Gas Tax Q.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5797577

Several economic incentives are offered to mineral owners for entering into an oil and gas lease. These are: (1) a bonus; (2) a delay rental; (3) a royalty. This article is intended to aid in the understanding of the tax treatment for these oil and gas payments, received independent of production, in order to avoid any tax penalties and to elucidate a tax-minimization strategy. 11 references, 7 tables. (NLG)

OSTI ID:
5797577
Journal Information:
Oil Gas Tax Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas Tax Q.; (United States) Vol. 31:4; ISSN OGTQD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English