Question

One of your clients is looking into investing in direct participation programs. He is examining several different types of programs. One of the programs that he is evaluating promises a relatively high tax write-off in the immediate future with low costs for land and rights associated with the land and minerals. What BEST describes program with these features?

Answer 1

Exploratory drilling program

Step-by-step explanation:

To assess the physical properties and limits of a reservoir exploratory drilling is the initial phase of drilling.

Exploratory drilling projects have significant write-offs offset by low mineral and land-related costs. Mineral and land rights are less expensive because they mine in unproven deposits.