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Q&A with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
On PA Schedule I, the first question on the form asks, “Did you have a Geophysical Survey completed for wells created prior to 2014?” How does the answer to this question effect the amortization or deductibility of intangible drilling costs?
Sep 25, 2014
Q:
On PA Schedule I, the first question on the form asks, “Did you have a Geophysical Survey completed for wells created prior to 2014?" How does the answer to this question effect the amortization or deductibility of intangible drilling costs? How will the answer to this question be used?
A:
A survey is usually prepared to determine where to drill and the potential life of the well. PTBO uses this information in determining the proper amortization life of IDCs. If the question is answered “no”, we will not request a copy of the survey.