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Greenway – Article: Income Taxes and the Cannabis Business: The Impact of §280E

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1981-623) that had allowed deductions incurred in carrying on the production, distribution, and sale of controlled substances. 173 (2007)). The production or sale of marijuana is still illegal under U.S. In 1982, Congress enacted Sec. 280E, which reversed a Tax Court decision ( Edmondson , T.C. 280E, still apply.

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Taxation Of A Medical Marijuana Business – How Will The Ninth Circuit Hold?

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Under Federal law, cannabis is a “Schedule I” controlled substance; thus, the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or possession of marijuana – even medical marijuana recommended by a physician – is prohibited as a matter of Federal law. [ix]. Deductions. COGS is the costs of acquiring inventory, through either purchase or production.