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Cost Accounting for NY Cultivators:The Secret to Surviving 280E
Kate Dymedenko Kate Dymedenko

Cost Accounting for NY Cultivators:The Secret to Surviving 280E

As all cannabis operators are acutely aware of, IRC 280E is the bane of the industry. Without proper cost accounting strategies in place, already-tight margins contract into a painfully tight place, threatening continuity and weakening any opportunities for growth and expansion. 

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280E for NYC Dispensaries: What You Can Deduct and What Will Get You Flagged
Kate Dymedenko Kate Dymedenko

280E for NYC Dispensaries: What You Can Deduct and What Will Get You Flagged

New York state’s decoupling from IRC 280E is good news for New York dispensaries, as it provides significant tax relief at the state level. Federally, 280E still applies, prohibiting all cannabis businesses from deducting normal business expenses, including payroll, office equipment, marketing, lease payments, and more. 

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Pass-Through Entities in the Cannabis Industry: Structure Smart, Stay Compliant, and Save on Taxes
Kate Dymedenko Kate Dymedenko

Pass-Through Entities in the Cannabis Industry: Structure Smart, Stay Compliant, and Save on Taxes

Structuring a cannabis business as a pass-through entity is—at least on the surface—an excellent way to reduce the tax burden for cannabis businesses. When a company is structured this way, it is not subject to federal income tax as the tax burden is passed on to the owners, who report the income on their personal returns and pay the applicable taxes, avoiding double taxation. 

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Surviving the Squeeze: What Oklahoma Dispensaries Can Do About Price Compression
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Surviving the Squeeze: What Oklahoma Dispensaries Can Do About Price Compression

Oklahoma’s cannabis industry is in a crunch. With one of the most open licensing systems in the country, the state saw a flood of dispensaries open in record time. But now, many operators are facing a harsh reality: prices are plummeting, margins are razor-thin, and competition is more intense than ever. Here are five strategies Oklahoma dispensaries can implement today to survive price compression—and even thrive in it.

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