Calculate Wes's lowest taxable income, after any depletion deductions. Wes acquired a mineral interest during the year for $10,000,000. Ageological survey estimated that 250,000 tons of the mineral remainedin the deposit. During the year, 80,000 tons were mined, and 45,000tons were sold for $12,000,000. Other related expenses amounted to$5,000,000. Assume the mineral depletion rate is 22%.Calculate Wes's lowest taxable income, after any depletion deductions.

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Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

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