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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

Note 4 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

In 2011 and 2010, the effective tax rate was less than the statutory rate, primarily as the result of allowable depletion for tax purposes in excess of the cost basis in oil and gas properties and the corporate graduated tax rate structure.