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12 June, 08:29

On January 15, 2019, Vern purchased the rights to a mineral interest for $3,500,000. At that time, it was estimated that the recoverable units would be 500,000. During the year, 40,000 units were mined and 25,000 units were sold for $800,000. Vern incurred expenses during 2019 of $500,000. The percentage depletion rate is 22%. Determine Vern's depletion deduction for 2019.

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  1. 12 June, 08:53
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    Depletion expense for the year is $280,000

    Explanation:

    Depletion per unit = $3,500,000 / 500,000 = 7 per unit

    Units produced during the year = 40,000

    Cost depletion for the year = 40,000 * 7 = 280,000

    Percentage depletion = (800,000 - 500,000) * 22% = 66,000

    Since cost depletion is greater than percentage depletion, cost depletion is deducted.

    Depletion expense for the year is $280,000
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