CANNABIS, HEMP & CBD FINANCIAL SERVICES Specialized Accounting For A Highly Regulated Industry

Cannabis businesses face extraordinary financial challenges – from 280E tax restrictions to cash handling concerns to complex compliance requirements. Our cannabis tax and accounting services provide the specialized expertise you need to maximize after-tax profitability while maintaining perfect compliance with both state and federal regulations.

Accounting & Taxation Services For Cannabis, HEMP & CBD

Cannabis Tax and Accounting Services

Your dedicated cannabis accounting specialist provides:

  • 280E-compliant accounting systems to properly segregate deductible costs
  • Cost of goods sold (COGS) maximization strategies within IRS guidelines
  • Inventory tracking reconciliation with state compliance systems
  • Cash handling procedures and controls for audit protection
  • Chart of accounts structuring for cannabis-specific operations
  • Entity structuring optimization to mitigate 280E impact
  • State-specific cannabis tax compliance for excise and sales taxes
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CBD Business Compliance Support

Our specialists understand the unique financial needs of hemp and CBD operations:

  • Hemp vs. marijuana classification documentation for tax purposes
  • FDA and regulatory compliance cost tracking for accurate financials
  • Multi-state operation accounting for companies with diverse regulatory environments
  • Banking relationship support with financial transparency documentation
  • Merchant processing reconciliation across multiple platforms
  • Lab testing and certification cost allocation for proper tax treatment
  • R&D tax credit qualification for product development activities
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280E Tax Strategy

We help you navigate the challenging landscape of cannabis taxation:

  • Cost accounting methodology development to maximize allowable deductions
  • Indirect cost allocation systems compliant with IRS requirements
  • Activity-based costing implementation for cultivation and processing
  • Separate entity planning for potentially deductible activities
  • IRS audit preparation and representation with cannabis-specific defense strategies
  • Tax court case analysis application to your specific operation
  • State vs. federal tax treatment reconciliation for accurate reporting
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Cannabis Payroll Services

We ensure compliance with the complex employment regulations affecting cannabis:

  • Payroll banking solutions for cannabis-specific challenges
  • Employee vs. contractor classification guidance in compliance with state laws
  • Tip reporting and compliance for dispensary operations
  • Multi-state employee management for companies with cross-border operations
  • Cannabis-specific benefits administration including 280E considerations
  • Executive compensation planning to minimize tax impact
  • Secure, compliant payroll record maintenance for audit protection
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Why Cannabis Businesses Choose Zari Financials

Industry-Specific Expertise

Our specialists understand cannabis, hemp, and CBD operations

Growth-Stage Support

Services that scale from startup to multi-state operator

IRS Audit Protection

Cannabis-specific documentation and reporting strategies

Direct Access to Experts

Work directly with financial professionals who understand cannabis

IRS Audit Protection

Cannabis-specific documentation and reporting strategies

Technology Integration

Seamless connection with seed-to-sale and POS systems

Get Cannabis-Specific Financial Expertise

Stop working with general accountants who don't understand the unique challenges of cannabis businesses. Talk to a cannabis financial specialist today.

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