Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price $89.00
Non-Member Price $124.00
Overview
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the cannabis industry, delving into essential topics such as cannabis regulations, business models, financial management, and ethical considerations. A key focus is on distinguishing between Marijuana and Industrial Hemp, including their respective tax treatments. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the cannabis sector, covering federal and state tax implications, licensing requirements, and market trends.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Recall the historical view of U.S. taxation.
- Distinguish between industrial hemp and marijuana.
- Recall the definition of income as defined by I.R.C. §61.
- Apply the restrictions and limitations of §280E and §471.
- Examine state marijuana laws.
- Recognize the challenges of a cash-intensive business.
- Analyze relevant federal court cases.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.
- Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.
- Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.
- State-specific marijuana laws.
- Cash management in cannabis businesses.
- Federal court case analysis.
Designed For
CPAs, EAs, Tax Professionals, Financial Planners, Investment Advisors, Financial Professionals
Prerequisites
None
Preparation
None
Notice
You will receive an email from CPA Crossings via Webex with instructions to access the webinar.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow, Hourani & Associates, Inc.
Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow, Tax Accountant
Mary Jane has been practicing since 1993, working for a couple larger Tax, Accounting, & Audit Firms before transitioning to her own practice in 2005.
Mary Jane has a Master of Management from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University in Public Administration with a focus in Organizational Development and Governmental Accounting.
She is credentialed as an Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent, allowing her to practice before the IRS. With this credential, she has direct oversite by the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. She is also a National Association of Enrolled Agents NTPI Fellow.
Mary Jane has been an Instructor of Tax for Michigan State University Tax School since 2014 as well as a speaker for several trade organizations since 2010.
Mary Jane has been a Contributing Editor and/or Contributing Author of the National Tax Workbook for the Land Grand University Tax Education Foundation since 2015. She writes and compiles tax course packs used by Michigan State University Tax School. Mary Jane is an author/speaker for several national trade organizations and national CPE providers. She is a former H&R Block Instructor/Trainer.
Mary Jane is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Tax Professionals, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Non-Member Price $124.00
Member Price $89.00