# Returning mineral interest to operator
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802
**Category:** Oklahoma Mineral Rights
**Created:** [February 19, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802 "2023-02-19T18:38:34Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@Joy\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joy_Roberts)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/1 "2023-02-19T18:38:34Z")
I have two very small interests in OK. One in Oklahoma County and one in Pittsburg County. I pay more in accountant fees than I bring in per year. Is it possible to give these back to the operator without incurring more lawyer fees?
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### Author:  [@tim\_dowd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tim_dowd)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/2 "2023-02-19T20:58:41Z")
First question, are they mineral interests or leasehold interests?
If they are mineral interests, I’m sure the operator would take them. Two other alternatives: 1. Determine the surface owner and deed it to them. 2. Or you can deed them to a charity. Many charities own oil and gas interests. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation owns a good deal of oil and gas interests and would gladly take them. Make the grantee of these interests prepare the mineral deeds, rather than you. Now, if these are working interests, then it gets to be more problematic.
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### Author:  [@Joy\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joy_Roberts)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/3 "2023-02-19T21:23:40Z")
Oh sorry–they are mineral interests (and not working interests). Thanks for responding–this is very helpful information!
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/4 "2023-02-22T18:28:43Z")
Tim: Great answer, there might even be a tax write-off. Check with CPA.
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### Author:  [@James\_Garner1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Garner1)
#### Post date: [February 24, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/5 "2023-02-24T21:04:05Z")
Any charity would most likely have at least the same accounting/maintenance cost; although, they may be able to incorporate this if they have other mineral interests in their portfolio. If these operators report to the [Energylink.com](http://Energylink.com) platform, then you may be able to lower your accounting costs. Energylink now offers their MineralIQ product at no cost for many services. You may want to talk to your accountant about more effective methods of reporting in order to lower the cost. Before you transfer the interest to the operator, you should consider an outright sale of the interests. Good luck to you.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/returning-mineral-interest-to-operator/69802/6 "2023-05-20T18:39:23Z")
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