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Legalization and Taxation of Cannabis

TaxConnex

Legalization of cannabis and how it would be taxed has been a discussion for many years. But as states continue to pass laws legalizing the sale of cannabis, the businesses trying to capitalize on the market are struggling with the complexities of taxation as it differs from other sales. Ever-changing scene nationwide.

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Is Tax Relief on the Horizon for Marijuana Businesses?

CPA Practice

Section 280E of the federal tax code bars marijuana firms from claiming business expenses on their federal tax return other than for their cost of goods sold. It doesn’t matter that the use and sale of marijuana are legal under the laws of the state where the business is located.

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Maryland Digital Ad Tax Case Leaves States in Limbo, But Digital Taxes Aren’t Going Away

CPA Practice

While much of this recent regulatory movement has mainly applied to digital and remote sales, ecommerce and marketplace facilitators the question of where, when and how sales and other digital taxes should be applied, indicates that state and local governments are also mining less visible, but foreseeable revenue alleys.