Webinar

Minnesota Cannabis Industry Update 2026: Tax, Compliance and Strategic Planning

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Minnesota's cannabis industry is entering a pivotal phase as licensed businesses begin operations amid significant regulatory and tax uncertainty. CPAs advising cannabis operators must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape that includes federal tax challenges under IRC Section 280E, new developments in cannabis rescheduling, Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) regulations, hemp industry disruption and complex state tax compliance requirements.

Explore the latest federal and state developments, understand how changing regulations may affect business strategy and tax planning and identify key financial and compliance risks facing operators. Also learn about the implications of Minnesota's evolving licensing structure, medical versus adult-use business models and the financial impact of upcoming hemp legislation. Whether you currently serve cannabis clients or are evaluating opportunities in this emerging market, you'll gain actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in one of the state's fastest-changing industries.

Major subjects

• Federal cannabis taxation and Section 280E updates.
• DEA rescheduling developments and planning considerations.
• Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management regulations.
• Licensing structures, medical endorsements and business expansion strategies.
• Cannabis gross receipts tax and state sales tax compliance.
• Hemp-derived product regulation and upcoming federal changes.
• Financial reporting, internal controls and compliance best practices.
• Strategic planning for cannabis operators in a rapidly evolving market.

Learning objectives

• Identify the federal tax implications of IRC Section 280E and recent cannabis rescheduling developments.
• Understand Minnesota's cannabis regulatory framework and key OCM compliance requirements.
• Evaluate planning considerations related to medical, adult-use and hemp-derived cannabis operations.
• Recognize emerging risks and opportunities affecting cannabis businesses in 2026 and beyond.

Who should take this program?

• CPAs and tax professionals, controllers and CFOs, business advisors and consultants, cannabis and hemp industry operators and attorneys and compliance professionals.

Pricing

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