Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma could see changes to how oil and gas operations are taxed as State Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, works to address what he calls inconsistent and unfair practices across the state.
Moore, who serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and represents District 57, said he is preparing legislation aimed at preventing what he describes as “double taxation” on oil and gas companies.
“At issue is the gross production tax, which oil and gas companies pay in place of ad valorem taxes,” Moore said. “What many people may not realize is that this tax is intended to cover certain equipment and infrastructure tied to production.”
According to Moore, some county assessors have been taxing equipment at well sites, such as flow lines and gathering lines, despite those assets already being covered under the gross production tax. He said the problem is not uniform across the state, with counties handling the issue differently and, in some cases, inconsistently between companies.
“We’ve got multiple counties that aren’t even doing it the same,” Moore said. “Some aren’t treating companies equally at the local level on what they tax and what they don’t.”
Moore’s proposed legislation would clarify which items are excluded from additional taxation, reinforcing that those assets are already accounted for under the gross production tax system.
While acknowledging that local governments rely on tax revenue, Moore emphasized fairness and consistency.
“We can’t be for double taxes,” he said. “Yes, we want more money, but we’ve got to treat people fairly. If we want businesses to come here, we have to keep our word and honor the agreements we’ve made.”
Moore referenced past negotiations when the gross production tax rate increased, calling it a compromise between the state and the energy industry.
“That was an agreed bargain,” he said. “Part of that agreement is making sure we’re not double taxing them now.”
In addition to tax clarification efforts, Moore is also involved in ongoing discussions surrounding potential updates to the Production Revenue Standards Act, commonly known as PRSA. Talks are currently underway between oil and gas operators and mineral owners to find common ground on possible revisions.
Moore said he is representing the House in those negotiations and described recent meetings as productive.
“There’s been a lot of back-and-forth,” he said. “But I think we’re getting close to something that both sides can agree on.”
He added that progress could come soon, with potential legislative action on PRSA-related changes in the coming weeks.
If passed, both measures could have a significant impact on Oklahoma’s energy sector, particularly in regions like western Oklahoma where oil and gas production plays a major role in the local economy.
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