Texas 1031 Qualified Intermediary · Midland & Dallas

Selling Oil and Gas Interests? What to Know About the Tax Hit

Oil pump jack in West Texas brush country

Royalties, overrides and working interests are taxed differently, and depletion recapture can add to the bill. Here’s what Permian Basin owners should understand about the tax hit on an oil and gas sale, and which interests may qualify for a 1031 exchange.