Percentage depletion

Percentage depletion is a technique used to measure the amount of depletion associated with the extraction of nonrenewable resources. This depletion is then used as a deduction from one's taxable income. The method is designed to provide an incentive for natural resources companies to engage in domestic mining and drilling, since percentage depletion provides a larger tax deduction than cost depletion.

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