marijuana taxes
State eyes changes to pot industry as sales soar
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Recreational marijuana sales continue surging to new heights throughout Washington this spring as state lawmakers inch toward reshaping the young industry. Many legislators also see the industry as a solution to the state’s budget woes.
Oregon delegates aim to fix 280E tax code for pot businesses
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017A new effort to fix a federal tax issue that has created problems for marijuana businesses in Washington and elsewhere is being led by two Oregon Congressional delegates. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Senator Ron
Excise tax bill could help reduce pot prices
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Got a message this morning about a bill to fix excise tax issues that’s making its way through the Washington Senate Ways and Means Committee. A post, from Susy Wilson of WOW Weed, reads: “If
LCB kills pipe bundling at rec shops
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Stores that have been trying to cut prices through bundling product with pipes or other items have been told to stop by the state Liquor Control Board, effective immediately. The bundling allowed stores to charge
Pot sales so far: $12.09 million, taxes: $3.02 million
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Here’s a kitchen sink update for everybody for this week (Starting Monday, Sept. 8, 2014): The Washington State Liquor Control Board reported marijuana sales of $12.09 million through Sept. 8, with $3.02 million in excise
Steven North: I-502 and Taxes
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Steven H. North, an accountant in Spokane, got in touch with me after problems arose at local stores over taxes. The BiotrackTHC software that many cannabis businesses in Washington use added in a federal tax