HR 9259 · 94th Congress · Energy

Oil Deregulation Tax Act

Introduced 1975-08-01· Sponsored by Rep. Pettis, Shirley N. [R-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Oil Deregulation Tax Act - Imposes an excise tax on the deregulation profits from taxable domestic crude oil removed from the premises of the taxpayer. Stipulates that such tax shall be paid by the person entitled to the oil depletion deduction. Provides that such tax shall be an amount equal to 90 percent of the deregulation profit from each taxable barrel of crude oil removed from the premises. Allows a tax credit in an amount equal to the taxpayers plowback investment. Provides that the deregulation profit on any barrel of taxable crude oil shall not exceed 75 percent of the net income attributable to such barrel. Defines the terms used in this Act. Exempts tax-exempt organizations which are prohibited from plowing back from the tax imposed by this Act. Requires each person subject to the tax imposed by this Act to keep such records as the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate may, by regulation, prescribe. Requires the purchaser of domestic crude oil to furnish to the person liable for the tax imposed by this Act a monthly statement containing specified information. Imposes criminal penalties for the willful failure to furnish such information. Exempts the first sale in any…

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