(1) All monies
expended for costs of repairs and replacements of the milling and reduction
works used in connection with the mine may be deducted in computing net
proceeds as provided under ARM 42.25.1102 and 42.25.1103. There must not be
included in this schedule any amount expended for the construction of new buildings
or the purchase or installing of new machinery or apparatus that are in the
nature of additions or improvements to plant or equipment. Deductions are
allowable when the buildings constructed or repaired, or machinery purchased
and installed, are for the sole purpose of replacing old, worn out, or obsolete
buildings or machinery.
(2) If the person working
the mine or deposit also operates the mill or reduction works and mills, or
treats the ore or deposit, 6% of the assessed valuation for the calendar year
the return represents may be deducted.
However, if the mill or reduction works is used to mill or treat the ore
or deposit from any other mine or mines, then the amount of the 6% assessed
valuation must be apportioned so that only the proper proportionate part
thereof will be included in this return.
(3) Milling and reduction
expenses are either:
(a) repairs or
replacements; or
(b) additions or
improvements to the plant.
(4) Costs for repairs and
replacements which are fully deductible when incurred may not be added to the
6% assessed valuation base.