The purpose of the DO is for you to verify your DOI in the well as basis for payment. As you are unleased, you will be treated as a working interest owner. The DOI should be your Gross Revenue Interest (8/8 of revenues for your unleased minerals) and then you will receive JIB (joint interest billing statement) for your share of well costs going forward. The oil company will also require a W-9 for your social security number for tax reporting. You will receive a 1099-NEC and report the income and expenses on Schedule C as earned income.
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