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Navigating Cannabis Taxation: Insights and Controversies 1 Credit

Feb 20, 2025, 01:00 PM ET

Navigating Cannabis Taxation: Insights and Controversies 1 Credit

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Feb 20, 2025, 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Discuss federal and state regulations governing cannabis taxation.
  • Navigate intricate rules for expense deductions in cannabis businesses.
  • Maximize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Gain insights into optimizing tax benefits for cannabis enterprises.

Course Overview

As more states legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, tax revenues from cannabis sales have surged into the millions, and in some cases, billions. However, navigating the tax landscape for cannabis businesses remains complex. 

While income from legal cannabis sales is reportable for federal income tax purposes, intricate rules govern expense deductions, both federally and at the state level.  Join us for an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted tax landscape of the cannabis industry. Delve into the intricate rules governing expense deductions and gain valuable insights into maximizing tax efficiency for cannabis businesses. 

From navigating federal regulations to understanding state-specific nuances, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of cannabis taxation that is essential for professionals operating in this rapidly evolving sector. Whether you're a tax professional, accountant, or cannabis business owner, this course provides invaluable knowledge and strategies to ensure compliance while optimizing tax benefits. 

Major Topics Covered:

  • Deductible business expenses for cannabis businesses
  • Current status of cannabis sales
  • Federal tax treatment of cannabis businesses
  • Reclassifying cannabis under Schedule III
  • Cannabis-related state tax revenue data

Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of cannabis taxation and drive financial success in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

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License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1546) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-S) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-S) 1 CE Approved
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1546) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-O) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01954-24-O) 1 CE Approved

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Tony Curatola
Tony Curatola

Joseph F. Ford Professor of Acct’g & Tax, Drexel University

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Dr. Curatola is the Joseph F. Ford Professor of Accounting at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is the Tax Column Editor for Strategic Finance since 1992. He has served as the editor of the Journal of Legal Tax Research and currently serves on the editorial review board of several journals, and has held a variety of leadership positions, including current national service with the Institute of Management Accountants. He has published over 250 articles in journals including Journal of Financial Services Professionals, Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting, Oil, Gas, & Energy Quarterly, and Tax Notes to name a few. Dr. Curatola was a co-editor on IRA Answer Book by Wolters Kluwer and author of the EA Review course for Surgent Publishers. Dr. Curatola externally funded research findings have appeared in media such as Forbes Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other media outlets.

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This was very interesting and made me realize that I don't want to do a return with a marijuana business.

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Good examples for court cases.

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