Dallas, Texas – Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, today announced that a dispute between Southwest Royalties, Inc. (“Southwest Royalties”) and the State of Texas regarding the taxability of oil and gas production equipment used “below-ground” has been decided by Travis County District Court Judge John Dietz. In Southwest Royalties, Inc. v. Combs, Judge Dietz ruled from the bench that “below-ground” equipment used in or during the actual processing of oil and gas qualifies for the manufacturing exemption under Texas Tax Code Sec. 151.318. It is expected that Judge Dietz will issue a signed judgment within a week. Ryan serves as tax advisor to Southwest Royalties and its law firm, Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP, in connection with this matter and played a key role in developing the arguments that Judge Dietz found persuasive.
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