Eula Owns a Mineral Property That Had a Basis of $23,000

question 49

Multiple Choice

Eula owns a mineral property that had a basis of $23,000 at the beginning of the year.Cost depletion is $19,000.The property qualifies for a 15% depletion rate.Gross income from the property was $200,000 and net income before the percentage depletion deduction was $50,000.What is Eula's tax preference for excess depletion?

• A)$15,000.
• B)$23,000.
• C)$25,000.
• D)$0.
• E)None of the above.

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