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Cannabis Tax Strategies: Navigating 280E, 471(c), and ESOP Opportunities-9/25/25

About the Webinar:

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time: 12 – 1 PM | Eastern

The cannabis industry faces unique and complex tax challenges that can have a major impact on profitability and compliance. In this session, Bennett Thrasher’s tax experts and Safe Harbor’s financial specialists will break down key tax codes and strategies to help cannabis operators protect their bottom line, stay compliant, and maximize available opportunities.

What You’ll Learn:

  • 280E Compliance – What’s deductible, what’s not, and how to avoid costly mistakes
  • 471(c) Accounting Methods – Leveraging inventory accounting rules for tax savings
  • ESOP Structures – How ESOPs can be used in cannabis businesses for succession and employee retention
  • Case studies and real-world scenarios
  • Common pitfalls and IRS watch-outs

Who Should Attend:

  • Cannabis business owners and executives
  • CFOs, controllers, and accounting leaders in the cannabis space
  • Investors and financial advisors
  • Attorneys and consultants working with cannabis clients