Editorial Notes
References in Text

Section 503 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C)(i), which was classified to section 3413 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, was repealed by Pub. L. 101–60, § 3(b)(5), July 26, 1989, 103 Stat. 159, effective Jan. 1, 1993.

The Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982, referred to in subsec. (c)(11)(B), is Pub. L. 97–354, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1669, which is classified principally to subchapter S (§ 1361 et seq.) of chapter 1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1982 Amendments note set out under section 1 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2018—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(26), struck out subpar. (H) which related to temporary suspension of taxable income limit with respect to marginal production.

Subsec. (c)(7)(B). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(a)(136), substituted “taxpayer’s natural gas” for “taxpayers natural gas”.

2017—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 115–97, § 13305(b)(5), redesignated subpars. (C) to (F) as (B) to (E), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: “any deduction allowable under section 199,”.

Pub. L. 115–97, § 11011(d)(4), added subpar. (C) and redesignated former subpars. (C) to (E) as (D) to (F), respectively.

2010—Subsec. (c)(6)(H)(ii). Pub. L. 111–312 substituted “January 1, 2012” for “January 1, 2010”.

2008—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 110–343 substituted “for any taxable year—” for “for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1997, and before January 1, 2008.” and added cls. (i) and (ii).

2006—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 109–432 substituted “2008” for “2006”.

2005—Subsec. (c)(6)(C). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1322(a)(3)(B), substituted “section 45K(d)(2)(C)” for “section 29(d)(2)(C)” in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (d)(1)(B) to (E). Pub. L. 109–135 added subpar. (B) and redesignated former subpars. (B) to (D) as (C) to (E), respectively.

Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1328(a), reenacted heading without change and amended text of par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If the taxpayer or a related person engages in the refining of crude oil, subsection (c) shall not apply to such taxpayer if on any day during the taxable year the refinery runs of the taxpayer and such person exceed 50,000 barrels.”

2004—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 108–311 substituted “2006” for “2004”.

2002—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 107–147 substituted “2004” for “2002”.

1999—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 106–170 substituted “January 1, 2002” for “January 1, 2000”.

1997—Subsec. (c)(6)(H). Pub. L. 105–34 added subpar. (H).

1996—Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(i). Pub. L. 104–188 struck out “the table contained in” before “subparagraph (B)”.

1990—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(1)(A), substituted “15 percent” for “the applicable percentage (determined in accordance with the table contained in paragraph (5))” in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11523(b)(2), struck out at end “Clause (ii) shall not apply after December 31, 1983.”

Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11523(b)(1), added cl. (ii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: “the taxpayer’s average daily secondary or tertiary production for the taxable year.”

Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(1)(B), amended subpar. (B) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which set out a phase-out table for determining tentative quantity in barrels.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(1)(C), struck out par. (5) which provided table of applicable percentages for purposes of par. (1).

Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11523(a), amended par. (6) generally, providing for an increase in percentage depletion allowance for marginal production, and substituting provisions relating to oil and gas produced from marginal properties for former provisions which related to oil and gas resulting from secondary or tertiary processes.

Subsec. (c)(7)(A), (B). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(2)(A), substituted “specified in paragraph (1)” for “specified in paragraph (5)”.

Subsec. (c)(7)(C). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11522(b)(1), substituted “taxable income” for “50-percent” before “limitation”.

Subsec. (c)(7)(E). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(1)(C), struck out subpar. (E) which provided special rules relating to production from secondary or tertiary recovery processes.

Subsec. (c)(8)(B), (C). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(2)(B), which directed amendment of subpars. (B) and (C) by substituting “determined under paragraph (3)(B)” for “determined under the table contained in paragraph (3)(B)”, was executed by making the substitution for “determined under the table in paragraph (3)(B)” as the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (c)(9). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11815(a)(2)(B), which directed amendment of par. (9) by substituting “determined under paragraph (3)(B)” for “determined under the table contained in paragraph (3)(B)”, could not be executed because that phrase did not appear after execution of amendment by Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(a). See below.

Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(a), redesignated par. (11) as (9) and struck out former par. (9) which related to transfer of oil or gas property.

Subsec. (c)(10). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(a), redesignated par. (12) as (10) and struck out former par. (10) which related to transfers by individuals to corporations.

Subsec. (c)(11). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(a), redesignated par. (13) as (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (9).

Subsec. (c)(11)(C), (D). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(b), struck out subpars. (C) and (D) which related to coordination with the transfer rules of former pars. (9) and (10).

Subsec. (c)(12), (13). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11521(a), redesignated pars. (12) and (13) as (10) and (11), respectively.

1986—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 99–514, § 104(b)(9), struck out “(reduced in the case of an individual by the zero bracket amount)” after “taxable income” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 99–514, § 412(a)(1), added par. (5).

1984—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98–369, § 25(b)(1), struck out last sentence providing that in applying this paragraph, there shall not be taken into account any production of crude oil or natural gas resulting from secondary or tertiary processes (as defined in regulations prescribed by the Secretary).

Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 98–369, § 25(b)(2), inserted at end “Clause (ii) shall not apply after December 31, 1983.”

Subsec. (c)(7)(D). Pub. L. 98–369, § 71(b), substituted “property contributed to the partnership by a partner, section 704(c) (relating to contributed property) shall apply in determining such share” for “an agreement described in section 704(c)(2) (relating to effect of partnership agreement on contributed property), such share shall be determined by taking such agreement into account” in fourth sentence.

Subsec. (c)(7)(E). Pub. L. 98–369, § 25(b)(3), inserted at end “This subparagraph shall not apply after December 31, 1983.”

Subsec. (c)(9)(A). Pub. L. 98–369, § 25(b)(4), substituted “this subsection” for “paragraph (1)”.

1983—Subsec. (c)(10)(E). Pub. L. 97–448, § 202(d)(1), inserted provision that “oil and gas property” includes, in the case of any property, necessary production equipment for such property which is in place when the property is transferred.

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 97–448, § 202(d)(2), inserted “(excluding bulk sales of aviation fuels to the Department of Defense)” after “any product derived from oil or natural gas”.

1982—Subsec. (c)(13). Pub. L. 97–354 added par. (13).

1980—Subsec. (c)(10) to (12). Pub. L. 96–603 added par. (10) and redesignated former pars. (10) and (11) as (11) and (12), respectively.

1978—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 95–618, § 403(a)(2)(B), struck out subpar. (C) which related to a computation in accordance with section 613 with respect to any geothermal deposit in the United States or in a possession of the United States which is determined to be a gas well.

Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 95–618, § 403(b)(1), (2), added par. (2), redesignated former par. (2) as (3) and, as so redesignated, added subpar. (C).

1977—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 95–30 inserted “(reduced in the case of an individual by the zero bracket amount)” after “the taxpayer’s taxable income” in introductory provisions.

1976—Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1901(a)(86)(A), struck out “within the meaning of section 613(b)(1)(A)” after “determined to be a gas well”.

Subsec. (c)(2), (4). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.

Subsec. (c)(6)(A)(i). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1901(a)(86)(B), substituted “determined without” for “determined with”.

Subsec. (c)(7)(D). Pub. L. 94–455, § 2115(c)(1), inserted provision relating to the method to be employed by the partners in computing the depletion allowance.

Subsec. (c)(7)(E). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.

Subsec. (c)(9)(B). Pub. L. 94–455, § 2115(b)(1), (e), added cls. (iii) to (vi) and provision following cl. (vi).

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 94–455, § 2115(b)(2), substituted in subpar. (A) reference to any depletion on production from an oil or gas property which is subject to the provisions of subsection (c) for reference to depletion with respect to production of oil and gas subject to the provisions of subsection (c), and added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 94–455, § 2115(a), inserted “(excluding bulk sales of such items to commercial or industrial users)” before “, or any product derived” and inserted provisions following subpar. (B) relating to the application of this paragraph where combined gross receipts from the sale of oil, natural gas, or any product derived therefrom, for the taxable year of all retail outlets taken into account do not exceed $5,000,000 and relating to the exclusion of sales made outside the United States.

Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 94–455, § 2115(d), inserted provision following subpar. (C) relating to the determination of a significant ownership interest of a corporation, partnership, trust, or estate.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2017 Amendment

Amendment by section 11011(d)(4) of Pub. L. 115–97 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, see section 11011(e) of Pub. L. 115–97, set out as a note under section 62 of this title.

Amendment by section 13305(b)(5) of Pub. L. 115–97 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, except as provided by transition rule, see section 13305(c) of Pub. L. 115–97, set out as a note under section 74 of this title.

Effective Date of 2010 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–312, title VII, § 706(b), Dec. 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 3312, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009.”

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–432, div. A, title I, § 118(b), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 2942, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005.”

Effective Date of 2005 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 109–135 effective as if included in the provision of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108–357, to which such amendment relates, see section 403(nn) of Pub. L. 109–135, set out as a note under section 26 of this title.

Amendment by section 1322(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 109–58 applicable to credits determined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years ending after Dec. 31, 2005, see section 1322(c)(1) of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.

Pub. L. 109–58, title XIII, § 1328(b), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1020, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 8, 2005].”

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–311, title III, § 314(b), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1181, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2003.”

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–147, title VI, § 607(b), Mar. 9, 2002, 116 Stat. 60, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.”

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–170, title V, § 504(b), Dec. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 1921, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1999.”

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–34, title IX, § 972(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 898, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1997.”

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 effective, except as otherwise expressly provided, as if included in the provision of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, to which such amendment relates, see section 1702(i) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 38 of this title.

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11521(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–486, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to transfers after October 11, 1990.”

Amendment by section 11522(b)(1) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1990, see section 11522(c) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 613 of this title.

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11523(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–487, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1990.”

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by section 104(b)(9) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, see section 151(a) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Amendment by section 412(a)(1) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to amounts received or accrued after Aug. 16, 1986, in taxable years ending after such date, see section 412(a)(3) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 613 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, § 25(c)(2), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 507, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 1984.”

Amendment by section 71(b) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable with respect to property contributed to the partnership after Mar. 31, 1984, in taxable years ending after such date, see section 71(c) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 704 of this title.

Effective Date of 1983 Amendment

Amendment by section 202(d)(1) of Pub. L. 97–448 applicable to transfers in taxable years ending after Dec. 31, 1974, but only for purposes of applying this section to periods after Dec. 31, 1979, and amendment by section 202(d)(2) of Pub. L. 97–448 applicable to bulk sales after Sept. 18, 1982, see section 203(b)(3) of Pub. L. 97–448, set out as a note under section 6652 of this title.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–354 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1982, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 97–354, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1361 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Pub. L. 96–603, § 3(b), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3513, as amended by Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to transfers in taxable years ending after December 31, 1974, but only for purposes of applying section 613A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954] to periods after December 31, 1979.”

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–618 effective on Oct. 1, 1978, and applicable to taxable years ending on or after such date, see section 403(c) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as a note under section 613 of this title.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–30 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 106(a) of Pub. L. 95–30, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by section 1901(a)(86) of Pub. L. 94–455 effective for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.

Pub. L. 94–455, title XXI, § 2115(f), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1910, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 703 and 705 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1975, and shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 1974.”

Effective Date

Pub. L. 94–12, title V, § 501(c), Mar. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 53, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and amending sections 613 and 703 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1975, and shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 1974.”

Savings Provision

For provisions that nothing in amendment by section 401(b)(26) of Pub. L. 115–141 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Mar. 23, 2018, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Mar. 23, 2018, see section 401(e) of Pub. L. 115–141, set out as a note under section 23 of this title.

For provisions that nothing in amendment by section 11815(a) of Pub. L. 101–508 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Nov. 5, 1990, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 11821(b) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.

Transfer of Functions

The Federal Power Commission was terminated, and its functions, personnel, property, funds, etc., were transferred to the Secretary of Energy (except for certain functions which were transferred to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) by sections 7151(b), 7171(a), 7172(a), 7291, and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

Coordination With Other Provision

Pub. L. 95–618, title IV, § 403(d), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3204, provided that: “Any allowance for depletion allowed by reason of the amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall not be treated as a credit, exemption, deduction, or comparable adjustment applicable to the computation of any Federal tax which is specifically allowable with respect to any high-cost natural gas (or category thereof) for purposes of section 107(d) of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 [section 3317(d) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade].”