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 OIL AND GAS SEVERANCE

LEGAL CITATION:

M.C.L. 205.301 et seq.; 1929 PA 48

YEAR ADOPTED: 1929

BASIS OF TAX: Privilege of producing oil and gas.

MEASURE OF TAX (BASE): Gross cash market value of oil and gas severed. Exemption for certain hydrocarbon fuels qualifying for federal tax credits and acquired pursuant to royalty interests sold by the state.

RATE: Oil -- 6.6%; Gas -- 5%; Stripper wells and marginal properties -- 4%.

ADMINISTRATION: Michigan Department of Treasury, Bureau of Revenue..

REPORT AND PAYMENT: Due by 25th of each month.

DISPOSITION: General Fund; the greater of 2% or $1 million to Orphan Well Fund if unexpended balance in that fund is less than $3 million.

2004-05 COLLECTIONS: $64,826,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated January 10, 2007