IRS Enforces Tax Laws, Executive Order Addresses Medical Marijuana Rescheduling
What happened
The IRS is enforcing tax laws and regulations, including the continued evolution of Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the rescheduling of medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, litigation is advancing in the case of *New Mexico Top Organics Inc., d/b/a Ultra Health v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue*. For Tax Year 2025, medical and adult use cannabis remained listed on Schedule I of the CSA.
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Why it matters
The actions affect the tax compliance landscape for cannabis businesses. Taxpayers seeking to disclose a position other than Section 280E needed a 'Reasonable Basis' Opinion when filing their returns. The Executive Order outlines the process for how medical cannabis is to be rescheduled.
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Who's involved
- Internal Revenue ServiceRevenue service of the United States federal government
- Donald TrumpPresident of the United States and originator of the Executive Order
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Internal Revenue ServiceSpeculative
The operational function of the Internal Revenue Service could be affected by the executive order and advanced litigation challenges.
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The entities involved
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Internal Revenue Service
revenue service of the United States federal government
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