Marijuana industry

Naomi Granger discusses the latest developments in the industry, and what accountants and tax pros who serve it need to know.

The House voted Friday to decriminalize marijuana, expunge federal convictions on pot-related charges and impose taxes on cannabis producers and importers.

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The legislation from the House Judiciary Committee would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reassess pot convictions.

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The Internal Revenue Service has built “cash rooms” to receive federal taxes paid by marijuana companies.

Marijuana businesses are growing fast, but it's a complicated market that accountants need to really understand before they jump in, according to Dave Roberson and Maureen Ryan of Kukuza Associates.

It’s tax time for everyone, but for entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing cannabis business, it’s a particular challenge.

Accounting firm RoseRyan has created a consultancy called Kukuza Associates to focus on servicing businesses in the growing cannabis market.

A senator and a representative from Oregon aim to bring state and national cannabis laws into greater alignment.

A New Jersey Society of CPAs poll found that just over half of local professionals support adult-use cannabis, while close to half see it benefiting the state's economy.

The risks are lower than many accountants think -- and the rewards are greater.

Federal and state governments are not yet “on the same page” with respect to all aspects of the tax and legal treatment of marijuana.

States need to consider a wide range of factors in looking to set tax rates on legalized pot sales.