To my friends in New York: With all of the recent discussion about development of the Marcellus Shale gas, and the idea that this will lead to dire environmental consequences in your state, realize the true discussion should be about energy consumption versus production in the Northeast. And the question you should be asking is: where is the origin of the energy you are consuming . . . your state? . . . another state? . . . a foreign country? Where do you want to spend YOUR energy dollars – boosting New York State’s economy or that of Texas?  Read More

URGENT ACTION

DO YOU WANT TO PAY MORE TAX?

It is official -- Tax Increase -- Read More

The Obama budget plan unveiled last week calls for; “Repeal percentage depletion for oil and natural gas.”   

NARO must let our elected officials know this is not a tax on big oil but rather a tax on you.  So, call (don’t email or fax) your Congressman and Senators office and let them know of your outrage!  You may also wish to contact your Governor with the same message.  Call more than once; tell your friends and neighbors, the more we get the more effective we will be.

 If you need to know how to contact your elected officials call the NARO office at 1-800-558-0557 and we will let you know. 

 Letter to Congress signed at OK-NARO Convention

CLICK HERE TO READ THE NARO BILL OF RIGHTS

September Report 

As the nation anxiously watches the health care debate, the energy issue is still looming right around the corner. The presidential budget proposal hasn’t been changed one bit since we went to Washington last Spring.  Read More

The primary purpose of NARO is to educate, serving as a national information clearinghouse for, not only our membership, but also state, local and federal government bodies and the general public.

NARO also serves, not only as a “watchdog” in State Capitols and the U.S, Congress but, when deemed necessary, brings to the spotlight of public scrutiny and debate, critical royalty owner issues and concerns that might, otherwise, be ignored or concealed.

1. Q. Determining Mineral Interests. "Uncle Bill just died. The lawyer said I get all of the mineral rights. I didn't know Uncle Bill owned any mineral rights! I can't find the deeds for the properties. What can I do?"

A. This may require a bunch of work, but it's doable. Don't give up. Your investigatory efforts may become extensive but will pay off with tasty profits. Go to Uncle Bill's lawyer and get all the mineral files/information you can gather. Read More

From The January ROAR 

We need to hear from you, the NARO membership, about what we can do to enhance the value of your membership. This past year, your  national office has been very involved in the depletion allowance tax repeal and other domestic energy issues in Washington DC. Read More

Read Letter to President Obama from NARO President, Jeff Miller.

A warning to the American people: If President Obama slaps the wrists of ‘Big Oil’ with his 2010 budget plan, he’ll end up destroying ‘Little Oil.’

By ‘Little Oil,’ I mean regular folks with pick-ups instead of corporate jets, who provide the foundation of our energy independence by producing oil and gas from American soil. Not to mention, the 8.5+ million American royalty owners whose financial security depends on those domestic wells.  Continue Reading 

Read more -- Reprinted with permission. 

Natural Gas
Blowing Out the Blue Flame?
Obama Budget Proposal VERY Negative for Natural Gas

Natural Gas and Power
Energizing The Budget…But Not The Economy
Follow-Up Thoughts On White House Budget Proposal

Did you know that a portion of your NARO membership dues should be tax deductible?  While your association dues are not a contribution to a charity, they should qualify as a legitimate business/educational expense deduction.  The same is true for any amount you  spend to attend a NARO Convention including travel costs, registration fees, etc.  Of course it depends on how your taxes are prepared and if these are expenses against royalty income, expense of a business nature (if a Trust, LLC or individual business) or classified otherwise.  The main thing is, check with your tax professional and determine what amount of your NARO expenses are deductiable.

Barnett Shale Expo -- Royalties-Understanding Your Lease

Presented By: Jerry R. Simmons, Executive Director
National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) See PDF File

The mission of NARO is to encourage and promote exploration and production of minerals in the United States while preserving, protecting, advancing and representing the interests and rights of mineral and royalty owners through education, advocacy and assistance to our members, to NARO chapter organizations, to government bodies and to the public.