Cannabis and Taxes

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In recent years there has been an uptick in state legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes, with states gaining millions and in some cases billions of tax revenues from the sale of cannabis. While income from illegal cannabis sales is reportable for federal income tax purposes, there are various intricacies that come into play with expense deductions. These same intricacies exist at the state level. This course explores the various tax implications and also explores some of the controversies regarding expense deductions.

Last Revision: February 2024

$16.00
  

Prerequisites

Prerequisites are not necessary to participate in this course and no advance preparation is needed.

Course Description

In recent years there has been an uptick in state legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes, with states gaining millions and in some cases billions in tax revenue from the sale of cannabis.

Despite cannabis sales still being illegal at the federal level, the income from illegal cannabis sales is reportable for federal income tax purposes. There are various intricacies that come into play with these taxation rules. These same intricacies exist at the state level.

This course explores the various tax implications of cannabis sales and also explores some of the controversies regarding expense deductions.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the federal government’s treatment of cannabis as an illegal controlled substance
  • Specify how a cannabis business must report income and expenses related to cannabis sales for federal income tax purposes
  • Identify the different methods states use to tax cannabis sales, and
  • Specify state trends relating to deductibility of cannabis-related expenses for income tax purposes

CPE Facts

Affiliation* CPE Awarded Delivery Method Field of Study Course ID Sponsor ID
NASBA 1 Self-Study Taxes N/A 103137
CTEC 1/0 Self-Study Federal Tax Law 3038-CE-0320 3038
IRS 1 Self-Study Federal Tax Law FQTGU-T-00634-24-S FQTGU
Texas State Board of Accountancy 1 Self-Study Taxes 100449 002921
Pennsylvania State Board of Public Accountancy 0.5 Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Taxes N/A

* Individuals with other professional credentials should check with their state licensing board or accrediting organization to determine if this program meets their continuing education requirements.

Other Details
Last Revision February 2024
Course Expiration The CPE portion of this course expires one year from date of purchase
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