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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

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In simple terms, that means the cannabis industry taxable income is closer to its revenue rather than profit. The difference between cost of goods sold and ordinary business expenses is well defined in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but routinely ignored by small business bookkeeping services. Interest expense.

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Reporting unearned revenue: what you need to know

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This could be retail stores offering layaway plans or a media company offering subscriptions to streaming services. It is important to accurately track and report unearned revenue, so you can properly manage profit margins. An income statement, also called a Profit and Loss statement (or P&L) records revenue and expenses over time.

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Accounting for In-Kind Donations to Nonprofits

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Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. . Prepare financial statements per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The estimated market value gets recorded as both revenue and an expense on your profit and loss statement.