Oil and Gas Severance Tax

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This tax is on the value of oil, gas, natural gas, and other gaseous or liquid hydrocarbons extracted in Utah.

Utah Oil & Gas Production Taxes Summary

You can apply for this tax account on our Taxpayer Access Point

For details on how to file, please review the filing instructions.

Filing and Payment Frequency

Filing frequency: Annual

Filing due: June 1

Payment frequency:
Annual if tax is less than $3,000
Quarterly prepayments required if tax exceeds $3,000

Payment due:
Annual: June 1
Quarterly prepayments: June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1

NOTE: Quarterly Prepayments (when required) should each be 25% or more of the prior year tax amount.

Filing and Paying Taxes

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Furthermore, your TAP account allows you to make payments while you are logged in.


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