The Practicalities of the 15% Excise Tax
January 22, 2018
Written by Abraham Finberg, CPA With the emergence of a new industry comes new taxes enforced by new tax laws. Beginning January 1,
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Recent Publications
Back At It: Legislators Push New Changes to State Law
January 19, 2018
California’s legislators recently returned to Sacramento after spending about four months working with constituents in their respective districts. With elections coming up
The 2018 Sessions’ Rollback: What Does It Really Mean
January 17, 2018
For many in California’s cannabis industry, January 4, 2018, was supposed to be a normal day. Most were still enjoying photos and
Snapshot of LA: 7 New Cannabis Developments
January 1, 2018
LA will be making some big changes in the next 6 weeks. Currently up for consideration are the following amendments 1. Disclosure
Applying for a Commercial Cannabis License with a Criminal Conviction
December 21, 2017
Written By Emily Friedman Prop 64 (AUMA) campaigned as California’s opportunity for major drug policy reform. Thereunder, several felonies immediately reduced to
Los Angeles Cannabis Regulations – Weathering the Storm
December 21, 2017
All is quiet in the calm before the storm, with the holidays upon us and only two quiet weeks before the chaos
The Final Countdown to 2018 – Cannabis Licensing Update
December 18, 2017
California is almost ready for legalization. On December 7, the Office of Administrative Law approved the emergency regulations published by the state’s
Rohrabacher-Farr Extended – Again
December 18, 2017
In a process that has now become normal, the federal government again extended funding for the federal budget for a few weeks,
The Excise Tax: The Calculations Behind the 15% Tax on Cultivation
November 21, 2017
Written by Abraham Finberg, CPA On January 01, 2018, when California cannabis cultivators harvest products enter the commercial market, they will need
Something to be Thankful For: California Releases its Emergency Regulations
November 16, 2017
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! California’s three cannabis licensing authorities have released their emergency regulations for the
Local Laws: How to Change Them in Preparation for State Licensing
November 16, 2017
As we head into 2018 and state permitting, many aspiring cannabis business operators remain stalled. They are not stalled for lack of
Depositing Under 10k at a Time – Buffalo Resident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Structuring Charges
October 23, 2017
Written by Emily Moore Earlier this year, a federal court in New York found resident Bryant Hudson guilty of structuring charges and
The Excise Tax – The Calculations Behind the 15% Tax on Retail Purchases
October 20, 2017
Written by Abraham Finberg, CPA On January 01, 2018, California cannabis purchasers will need to pay a 15% excise tax on their
State of California Temporary Licensing Applications for Cannabis Businesses – What Do You Need?
October 17, 2017
The State of California will soon begin temporary licensing for cannabis businesses, with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, and
Brown on Green: Governor Decides Fate of Cannabis Bills
October 17, 2017
It’s been over a month now since the Legislature was last in session. State elected officials are back in their districts working
