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Cannabis Accounting 101: How to Stay Compliant, Reduce Risk, and Maximize Profits
Cannabis operators are challenged at every turn. Regulatory and tax compliance are essential to business continuity, but stringent requirements often come at a cost. Considering the limitations placed upon the industry by IRC 280E, which prevents cannabis businesses from deducting even the most basic business expenses at the federal level, margins are tight (a gross understatement). To ensure success in this challenging environment, operators must apply diligence with their accounting to stay compliant, minimize risk, and maximize profits.

A Local Guide to Southern California Cannabis Taxes: What LA, San Diego, and Riverside Dispensaries Need to Know
Cannabis dispensaries in Southern California have unique tax concerns. In addition to federal taxes and the onerous burdens of IRC 280E, they must maintain separate accounting for state taxes to maximize deductions, while adhering to local cannabis tax legislation that varies significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Today, we’ll discuss California cannabis taxes, with a particular focus on Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside dispensaries, and how local retail taxes can impact their accounting.

Choosing the Right Business Structure: A New York CPA’s Guide for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
The cannabis industry in New York is both challenging and rewarding. Startup costs can be high, but choosing the proper business structure strategically can be the key to maximizing profitability, reducing your tax burden, and streamlining operations. In this guide, we’ll explore what cannabis entrepreneurs and their financial teams need to know about structuring a business for success in New York State.

High Profits, Low Cash? Welcome to the Cannabis Biz Paradox
Cannabis accounting is complicated! But if you’re perplexed about the lack of cash on hand—despite running a profitable business—it’s a conundrum you need to solve.
Today, we’ll dive into the differences between cash flow and profits, deconstruct the paradox, and provide actionable tips to help you manage both like a pro.

Top 5 Financial Mistakes NY Dispensaries Make (and How to Fix Them)
Running a NY dispensary? Don’t let these 5 common financial mistakes kill your profits or trigger an audit. From 280E missteps to messy inventory, we break it all down—and show you how to fix it.
