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How CJBS Helps Windy City Cannabis Make Quick and Experience-Driven Decisions 

In the early days of Illinois medical cannabis legalization, licensed cannabis retailer Windy City Cannabis needed assistance in setting up their business for success during the growth of the medical market, and eventually, the launch of the state’s adult-use market.  Windy City’s former parent company–while growing rapidly–didn’t have a dedicated in-house finance department, so they […]
January 24, 2024
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Is Your Cannabis Tax Credit Worth a Higher Likelihood of Being Audited? 

Taking credits can raise flags with the IRS–and audits can be time-consuming and costly. Here’s what to consider before opting to save a little extra at tax time.  Should you take a tax credit if it means your cannabis business will have a greater chance of being audited?  “It depends,” says CJBS Partner Ryan Guedel, […]
November 28, 2023
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16 Tax Tips for Cannabis Operators in 2023

A comprehensive round-up of tax pointers for plant-touching businesses in the cannabis industry from CJBS Senior Partner Matt Bergman, CPA.  Cannabis’s federal illegality and stringent regulations for state-legal businesses make taxation in the cannabis industry difficult to navigate–and that’s an understatement.  CJBS Senior Partner Matt Bergman, CPA, knows these complexities well, having operated in the […]
September 11, 2023
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How Cannabis Operators Can Improve Their Data Security

Internal controls are procedural safeguards put in place to protect access to financial information and transactions.  Setting up internal controls is critical for any business to prevent fraud, but it is even more important for cannabis operators–as the industry is especially susceptible to fraud.  We discuss internal controls in detail in this webinar with Partner […]
August 14, 2023
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Adult-Use Cannabis Is Now Legal in Minnesota: Here Are Some Business and Financial Tips for Hopeful Operators 

On May 30, Minnesota joined 22 other U.S. states in legalizing adult-use cannabis.  Building off of a strict medical cannabis program with only two operators and 15 dispensaries, hopeful cannabis business owners will have the opportunity to enter an uncapped license market to provide adult-use cannabis to adults aged 21 and older.  By 2027, annual […]
June 14, 2023
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Cannabis Fraud Prevention: Internal Controls Businesses Should Never Operate Without 

The cannabis industry is especially susceptible to fraud, not only because of the stigma the industry still faces, but also because state-legal businesses are still so new and are growing quickly.   Yet when fraud hits your business, it can be devastating to your finances as well as your reputation.  Fortunately, there are steps you can […]
May 31, 2023
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