CPA – Founder and Principal,

Bruce Andersen specializes in helping grow cannabis businesses by assisting in navigating the complexities of taxation and financial management. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the cannabis industry, he provides expert guidance to cultivators, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers, empowering them to succeed in a competitive and heavily regulated environment.

Bruce is based in Los Angeles and services clients in California and over two dozen other legal states.

Primary Areas of Focus

1. Taxation – Local, State and Federal

Tax compliance is one of the most challenging aspects of running a cannabis business, but it doesn’t have to hold you back.  CannabisCPA.Tax specializes in:

• Tax Strategies: Developing tailored strategies to optimize your tax position and ensure compliance.
• Tax Planning: Proactively planning your finances to minimize tax liabilities and maximize profits.
• Tax Preparation: Preparing accurate tax returns with a focus on efficiency and compliance.
• Tax Audits: Representing your business and navigating the complexities of IRS, as well as state and local audits.

Bruce has extensive knowledge of key cannabis tax provisions, including IRC Section 280E (deductibility limitations) and IRC Section 471(c) (inventory management strategies).