Tax Lawyer Blog

As of January 1, 2018, a cannabis cultivation tax applies to all harvested cannabis intended for either medicinal or recreational use. The tax must be paid when you sell or transfer the cannabis to a distributor or manufacturer, in accordance with a fee schedule that is based on the category...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began issuing cannabis cultivation licenses on January 1, 2018, and the lawsuits have already commenced. The California Growers Association filed suit in late January arguing that the CDFA has awarded a disproportionate number of “small grower” licenses to a handful of large...

Since marijuana is still illegal at the federal level and subject to continually evolving regulations at the state level, cannabis producers, distributors, and retailers need to develop compliance programs and procedures as early as possible in the life of their business to protect themselves from legal challenges. An effective cannabusiness...

A business plan is a key component of every commercial venture – it not only serves as the outline for the development of your business, but is also a crucial tool for securing outside investors. Elements of a business plan Here are the basic provisions that should be included in...

For decades, a subculture of migrant workers have flooded California counties every year to make good money trimming marijuana plants. Known as “trimmigrants,” these individuals have made as much as $500/day and up to $15,000 in cash and/or product during the fall harvest — and we would be surprised if...