Question

On January 15, 2020, 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 2020 of $500,000. The percentage depletion rate is 22%. Determine Vern's depletion deduction for 202

Answer 1

Answer: $175,000

Explanation:

Vern's depletion deduction for 2020 will be calculated thus:

= (Cost - Salvage value) / (Estimated Number of units × Number of units extracted

= 3500000/500000 × 25000

= 7 × 25000

= $175000

Therefore, Vern's depletion deduction for 2020 is $175000