Publisher's Synopsis
The taxation of natural resources is one of the more complicated areas of the U.S. federal income tax system. From the acquisition of the mineral rights, to the exploration and development of the property, to the ultimate production of the mineral, there are unusual and challenging tax aspects along every step of the way. Oil and Gas: Federal Income Taxation is an invaluable single-source handbook for accounting, tax and legal practitioners concerned with financial issues related to oil and gas industry tax law. Updated and revised by noted oil and gas taxation authority and educator, Patrick A. Hennessee, Ph.D., CPA, and Sean P. Hennessee, JD, this detailed reference is divided into six main sections: - Introduction to Oil and Gas Taxation - Acquisition of Interests - The Exploration Period - The Production Period - Dispositions - Other Areas The text begins with a discussion of the nature of oil and gas reserves in order to gain a better understanding of the industry. The material following is organized in a logical sequence of events which traces the normal industry pattern for developing oil and gas reserves. Special features include: * A special ''Highlights of New Developments'' section provides a convenient, at-a-glance summary of recent tax legislation, case law, rulings, position papers, etc., as they relate to the oil and gas industry, and it tells readers where in the volume they can find additional information on the specific topics. * Reflects all the recent developments in place, including new legislation, regulations and case law changes impacting this area since the previous edition published, allowing tax and legal professionals to stay current on this highly specialized area of tax law. * Enables understanding of the myriad technical aspects of oil a
