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a tax deduction that allows businesses to account for the reduction in value of natural resources as they are extracted or used up
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The company was able to benefit from the depletion allowance provided by the government.
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The company got a tax break thanks to the depletion allowance.
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The company scored a sweet deal with the depletion allowance.
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The depletion allowance acted as a shield against excessive taxation for the company.