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26 U.S.C. § 612

§ 612. Basis for cost depletion

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History

Part of the code since 1954. Unchanged since the 1954 code.

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  1. August 16, 1954Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (original text)

The law as written

Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the basis on which depletion is to be allowed in respect of any property shall be the adjusted basis provided in section 1011 for the purpose of determining the gain upon the sale or other disposition of such property.