Cannabis Finance Resources for Operators
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Running a cannabis business means navigating rules that don't apply to anyone else, 280E, tight compliance requirements, and tax regimes that change state by state and session by session. This hub organizes our team's guidance into one place: tax and compliance explainers, state-specific overviews, financial management insights, videos, and an easy to understand glossary.
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Understanding Cannabis Tax & Compliance
Cannabis operators face a tax and compliance burden unlike any other industry. These resources break down the rules that matter most, from IRS audits and Form 8300 to filing deadlines and staying compliant day to day.
Helpful Tax & Business Resources
A curated set of trusted government and small-business resources our clients use most.
State & International Cannabis Guides
Cannabis rules change dramatically from one market to the next. These overviews cover the tax, accounting, and regulatory realities in the markets where operators most often ask for help.
Northeast
New Jersey Cannabis Tax & Accounting Overview
What New York's New Cannabis Discount Rules Mean for Retailers
157 New York Dispensaries Affected by New Location Rules
NY Cannabis Excise Tax: Good for Many, But Small Firms Lose Out
New Jersey Outpaces New York in Cannabis Market Growth
Pennsylvania Cannabis Businesses Will Have More Chances to Save
Accounting, CFO & Financial Management
Strong books are the foundation of every decision a cannabis business makes, from hiring to raising capital to selling. These resources cover the accounting and financial-leadership fundamentals operators most often get wrong.
When Accounting Starts Supporting Decisions — Not Just Compliance
Before the Books Are a Mess: Why the Best Time to Bring In Your CPA Is Day One
The Hidden Costs of Financial Neglect in Cannabis
Choosing the Right Cannabis Accountant vs. CPA vs. Fractional CFO
Understanding the Roles of CFO and Controller in Your Business Lifecycle
Growth, Scaling, & Strengthening Your Cannabis Business
Whether you're building for growth or working through a downturn, the right structure and systems make the difference. These resources cover scaling, entity design, and turning a struggling operation around.
Following Federal Cannabis Policy
Federal policy is the single biggest variable in a cannabis operator's tax bill. This section tracks rescheduling, 280E, and the federal shifts that change the math for the whole industry.
Cannabis Industry Video & Podcast Library
Our team hosts and appears in conversations across the cannabis industry, from our own podcast to interviews at the industry's biggest events. [Feature the flagship series first, then link to the full Media page and YouTube channel rather than listing every episode.]
Financing Your Cannabis Future (podcast series)
Ep. 20 — Cannabis Business Infrastructure: Banking, Insurance, HR & Risk
Ep. 19 — Building Embarc: Lauren Carpenter on Cannabis Retail & Scaling
The Cannabis Brief Live — Rescheduling, 280E & DEA Registration
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Verdant in the Industry Press
Verdant in the Industry Press
Our team's analysis appears in the outlets cannabis operators and investors read. From Bloomberg Tax to MJBizDaily and Cannabis Business Times to Marijuana Moment!