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Evolution Of California Cannabis Law – Pending Bill Considered By The Legislature: Assembly Bill 2355

Evolution Of California Cannabis Law – Pending Bill Considered By The Legislature: Assembly Bill 2355 On February 18, 2020 Assembly Member Rob Bonta introduced AB 2355, which seeks to amend California Fair Employment and Housing Act to require employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to workers with a doctor’s recommendation to use medical cannabis. AB 2355 The […]

Beware Of Unsupported Claims That Cannabis Or CBD Products Will Protect Or Cure You From Coronavirus

Beware Of Unsupported Claims That Cannabis Or CBD Products Will Protect Or Cure You From Coronavirus The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have sent warning letters to companies allegedly selling unapproved products that may violate federal law by making deceptive or scientifically unsupported claims about their […]

IRS Announces Temporary Procedures To Fax Forms 1139 And 1045 Due To COVID-19

IRS Announces Temporary Procedures To Fax Forms 1139 And 1045 Due To COVID-19 President Trump signed the $2 trillion Stimulus Bill formally known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security [CARES] Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide assistance to workplaces and employees. The CARES Act provides many benefits intended to deliver cash into the […]

A Tax Benefit In The COVID-19 Stimulus Package Available To Cannabis Businesses

A Tax Benefit In The COVID-19 Stimulus Package Available To Cannabis Businesses Deferral of Employer Social Security Taxes – A Benefit That Should Be Available To Cannabis Businesses On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed the $2 trillion Stimulus Bill formally known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security [CARES] Act (the “CARES Act”) […]

Canadian Cannabis Businesses Getting Their Share Of Canada’s COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Canadian Cannabis Businesses Getting Their Share Of Canada’s COVID-19 Stimulus Package Any chance the U.S. Government will follow suit and treat cannabis businesses fairly? Export Development Canada (EDC) together with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and private sector lenders are working together to help Canadian entrepreneurs expanded under Canada’s $65-billion federal Business Credit […]

Update To State Of California COVID-19 Tax Relief

Update To State Of California COVID-19 Tax Relief FTB Coronavirus Tax Relief The California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus and as information becomes available, the FTB will be updating this special page on its website. In line with […]

Has Your Business Claimed Funds In The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act?

Has Your Business Claimed Funds In The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act? On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed the $2 trillion Stimulus Bill formally known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security [CARES] Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide assistance to workplaces and employees. The CARES […]

Treasury Inspector General Targets The Cannabis Industry Recommending Increased Tax Compliance Action

Treasury Inspector General Targets The Cannabis Industry Recommending Increased Tax Compliance Action On March 30, 2020, the Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration (TIGTA) released a report to the IRS pointing them toward targeting the state-licensed cannabis industry for lost tax revenue. Highlights Of The Treasury Inspector General Report  Cannabis is classified as a Schedule […]