The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is a boutique California law firm focusing on cannabis law. We fight for justice and human rights, and advocate passionately for our clients every step of the way.
By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn March 20, 2023 Starting in 2023, the State of California is providing several tax incentives for owners of certain types of cannabis businesses. Below we will be discussing the High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit, the Cannabis Equity Tax Credit, and Vendor Compensation for qualifying equity […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. February 3, 2023 On January 30, 2023 the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved emergency regulations related to cannabis taxes that were proposed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The approved rulemaking package consists of amendments to Section 3700 (Cannabis Excise […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn November 17, 2021 The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has announced that effective January 1, 2022 the cannabis cultivation tax rates in California will be increased. The adjustment is due to inflation and is required under the State’s Cannabis Tax Law. Below is […]
November 24, 2019 By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. On November 21, 2019 the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced that the cannabis tax rates will be going up on January 1, 2020. Specifically, as of that date, the cannabis mark-up rate will go up to 80%, after being […]