Investor Tools & Calculators
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Well ROI Estimator
Model potential returns based on production rates, prices, and your working interest.
Try the Calculator→Here's What You Need to Know
- /Seven interactive tools covering tax savings, well-level ROI, NRI, investment comparisons, DPP-vs-royalty structures, accreditation suitability, and live market data.
- /Every tool uses industry-typical assumptions for illustration only. Outputs are not projections for any specific BassEXP offering and don't replace a conversation with your CPA.
- /Best starting points: the Tax Calculator if you want to size IDC deductions against your bracket, the Well ROI Estimator if you want to understand production economics, the Accredited Investor Quiz if you're not sure whether direct participation fits your situation.
Every interactive tool BassEXP publishes — built for accredited investors evaluating direct oil and gas participation. Each calculator is illustrative: it uses generalized industry assumptions to show how the federal tax code, well economics, and ownership structures work in general terms.
Oil & Gas Investor Tax Calculator
Estimate first-year tax savings from IDC deductions, tangible depreciation, and depletion based on your investment amount and tax bracket.
Well ROI Estimator
Model potential well returns across different production rates, commodity price assumptions, and working-interest percentages.
NRI Calculator
Calculate your Net Revenue Interest — what your share of production actually looks like after royalties and overriding interests are paid.
Investment Comparison
See how direct oil and gas participation compares to public-market stocks, bonds, and real estate across tax treatment, income profile, and risk.
DPP vs. Royalty Calculator
Direct participation programs vs. royalty interests — compare the two structures side by side on costs, tax benefits, and income timing.
Accredited Investor Quiz
Quick check against the SEC's accreditation criteria, including the alternative paths added in 2020 (Series 7/65/82, entity-level, knowledgeable employee).
Live Commodity Prices & Rig Count
WTI crude, Henry Hub natural gas, and the active U.S. rig count — updated continuously. Useful context when reading any tool's output.
Illustrative, not a projection: This tool uses generalized industry assumptions to show how the asset class and federal tax code work in general terms. Outputs are not projections for any specific BassEXP offering. Individual results vary significantly with well performance, commodity prices, and program structure, and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult a qualified CPA or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
