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Practical knowledge for plant-touching operators navigating 280E, capital, and growth. Written by CFOs who only work in cannabis.

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Tax Strategy

280E Explained: What Every Cannabis Operator Must Know

IRC Section 280E remains one of the most punishing tax burdens in any industry. Here's how it works, why it hits cannabis so hard, and the legal strategies operators use to minimize its impact.

8 min readSeptember 10, 2026

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Financial Structure

MSO Structures: How Multi-State Operators Protect Margins

A well-designed Management Services Organization can legally separate plant-touching and non-plant-touching revenue — reducing your 280E exposure and improving investor appeal.

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Capital Strategy

Raising Capital in Cannabis: What Investors Actually Want to See

Cannabis investors have seen enough decks. What separates fundable operators from the rest isn't the pitch — it's the financial infrastructure behind it.

7 min read
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Exit Planning

Preparing Your Cannabis Business for a Successful Exit

M&A activity in cannabis is accelerating. Operators who prepare their financials 18–24 months in advance consistently command higher multiples and smoother transactions.

9 min read
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Accounting

Cost of Goods Sold in Cannabis: Getting COGS Right Under 280E

Maximizing your COGS allocation is the single most effective legal lever against 280E. Most operators leave money on the table by under-documenting production costs.

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Operations

KPIs Every Cannabis CFO Tracks (And Why Most Operators Don't)

Gross margin per SKU, cash burn rate, license utilization — the metrics that separate operators who scale from those who stall.

6 min read
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