Calculate the intangible drilling and development costs


J.R. acquires an oil and gas property interest for $300,000. J.R. expects to recover 50,000 barrels of oil. Intangible drilling and development costs are $80,000 and are charged to expense. Other expenses are $20,000. During the year, 13,000 barrels of oil are sold for $170,000. J.R.'s depletion deduction is?

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Accounting Basics: Calculate the intangible drilling and development costs
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