Oil and gas investments have unique aspects of finance and taxes that are not seen in any other industry. High oil inventories have driven commodity prices and oil investment prices down, and it may be time to consider adding oil investments to a portfolio. Different entity structures and the accounting methods used make it difficult for investors to get a side-by-side comparison of O&G developers. Investors need to understand the pros and cons of each investment type under consideration, including the impact of accounting methods used, the developer’s strategy with regard to reserves, and finally the potential tax benefits or impacts.
In this whitepaper, we review:
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Types of Oil & Gas Investments
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Accounting Methods of Developers
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Tax Benefits for Investing in O&G
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