280E Tax
Webinar Recap: Tax Planning for Cannabis Operators
In this article: Navigating the cannabis industry’s complex tax landscape may feel overwhelming, especially given ongoing challenges like Section 280E and potential rescheduling. However, with the right strategies, you can reduce your tax burden, optimize cash flow, and position your brand for growth. AAFCPAs’ 2024 Cannabis Tax Update Webinar, speakers provided valuable insights on overcoming […]
Janice O’Reilly Discusses Financial Strategies for Cannabis Industry at MJ Unpacked
At the 2024 MJ Unpacked event, held November 5-7 in St. Louis, Missouri, AAFCPAs’ Janice O’Reilly, CPA, CGMA, Partner shared valuable insights with Highly Capitalized Network on navigating the complex financial landscape of the cannabis industry. MJ Unpacked is the nation’s only cannabis industry trade event with exclusive attendance for licensed operators, researchers, and investors. […]
Maximizing Cash Flow in the Cannabis Equity and Debt Market: Strategies for Success
In today’s challenging equity and debt market, operators must maximize cash flow through operational efficiency, tax strategy, and effective reporting. At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, speakers and attendees talked extensively about the constantly changing market landscape and emphasized that staying ahead demands strategic planning and execution. Cannabis Capital RaisesAccording to the Viridian Deal […]
ESOPs May Be the Key to Operating Tax-free in the Cannabis Space
Cannabis operators focus heavily on tax mitigation, employee retention, growth strategies, and profitable exit. A properly structured ESOP is a great tool to accomplish all those goals and more. In a recent webinar, “Cannabis ESOPs – The Industry Game Changer”, AAFCPAs’ David McManus, CPA, CGMA, Tax Partner & National Cannabis Practice Leader and Joshua England, LLM, Esq., […]
TerrAscend Corp. Joins Other Operators Changing 280E Tax Position
AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware that TerrAscend Corp., in its fourth-quarter earnings call, announced it would no longer be making tax payments under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The company’s Chief Financial Officer noted its legal basis in doing so comes from a legal interpretation based on a similar position […]
Tax Season Brings Rise in Cyber Crime
Cybercriminals are looking for ways to capitalize on tax season, with scams on the rise as businesses and individuals prepare to file returns. This means the simple act of opening an email or answering a call could put you at risk of identity theft or return preparer fraud. Making matters worse is a rise in […]
AAFCPAs Provides Tax and Business Guidance at Cannabis Industry Conferences
AAFCPAs Provides Tax and Business Guidance at Cannabis Industry Conferences AAFCPAs’ Cannabis Practice leaders David McManus, CPA, CGMA and Joshua England, LLM, Esq. have been invited to present at two industry conferences in August 2023. AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference David McManus, CPA, CGMA is pleased to present CAN2315, Taxes: Part 1 at the […]
AAFCPAs Invited to Speak at Maine Cannabis Convention
AAFCPAs’ Cannabis Practice leaders David McManus, CPA, CGMA and Joshua England, LLM, Esq. have been invited to speak at the Maine Cannabis Convention/Homegrown Trade Show being held at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. The event will take place on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 10 AM to 3 PM. […]
AAFCPAs to Present “The Business of Cannabis” at FEI-Boston
AAFCPAs’ Cannabis Practice leaders have been invited to speak at FEI Boston’s “The Business of Cannabis: An Inside Look at MA’s Booming Industry”. The event will take place on May 18, 2023 at Solar Therapeutics in Somerset, MA from 5:30 through 8:30 PM. Join regional finance professionals for an exclusive inside look into the rapidly […]