Northwest Cannabis CPA

Your marijuana CPA expert serving clients in Oregon, California & Washington state

Certified public accountant in Portland, OR (show on map)

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CPA firm specializing in accounting, tax, and advisory services for cannabis businesses in Oregon, Washington, and California.

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About

High Growth CPA Services Inc. is a specialized accounting and tax practice focused on the cannabis industry. The firm provides comprehensive services including new and existing business consultations, accounting system setup and catch-up, outsourced CFO services with financial projections and KPIs, management and cash management systems, IRS and state tax representation, and annual tax preparation.

The founder, Dale K. Roberts, brings a unique combination of prior state auditing experience and CPA expertise to help cannabis businesses navigate the complex regulatory and tax landscape, particularly IRS Section 280E. The firm serves clients in Oregon, California, and Washington state from its office in Tigard, Oregon.

Former state auditor (Sales, Use and Business taxes in Alabama) providing a multi-dimensional perspective

Specialized focus on the cannabis industry and IRS Section 280E

CPA-performed work ensuring accuracy and avoiding costly mistakes

Tailored systems designed to meet client vision and budget

Offices in the Portland, Oregon area serving Oregon, California, and Washington

Services

Advisory Services

Guidance for canna-businesses at all stages of development, from business planning to operations, focusing on compliance and success.

Business planning Operations guidance Compliance knowledge sharing

280E Planning & Considerations

Tax strategy and planning to maximize allowable deductions and manage financial impacts of IRS Section 280E for cannabis businesses.

Maximize allowable deductions Financial record maintenance Profitability analysis Product costing guidance

Outsourced CFO Services

Provides a full set of financial tools and analysis to evaluate and track business performance, tailored to the client's vision.

Monthly/Quarterly Financial Statements Budgeting & Variance Analysis KPI Analysis and Interpretation Financial Forecasting Business Plan Creation Development of Policies, Procedures & Handbooks Compliance Audits

Accounting Services

Comprehensive accounting solutions including system setup, catch-up for multiple periods, review, or full outsourcing, all performed by a CPA.

System design and implementation QuickBooks setup with customized chart of accounts "I Have a Mess" solution for error correction and back taxes IRS and state representation for resolution

Tax Preparation

Preparation of annual state and local taxes, with specialized knowledge of cannabis industry complexities to ensure correct reporting and payment.

Annual Income Taxes Corporate Tax Return (1120/1120S) Sole Proprietor Tax Return (1040 + Schedule C) LLC/Partnership Return (1065 + K-1) Complex tax planning Estate and gift tax referral

Credentials & Certifications

CPA License (Alabama)

CPA License (Oregon)

MBA

BS in Accounting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRS Section 280E and how does it affect my cannabis business? +

Section 280E is a tax code section that disallows ordinary business deductions for cannabis businesses, making federal tax reporting very different from other industries. The CPA offers sound tax strategies based on tax law and court judgements to maximize allowable deductions and offset the painful effects of 280E.

What accounting services do you offer for cannabis businesses? +

Services include new and existing business consultations, accounting system setup, catch-up for multiple periods, review, full outsourcing, and outsourced CFO services with financial projections, KPIs, and budgeting.

Do you handle tax preparation for cannabis business tax returns? +

Yes, the firm is a full-service CPA practice that handles annual income taxes for cannabis businesses, including corporate (1120/1120S), sole proprietor (1040 + Schedule C), and LLC/partnership (1065 + K-1) returns.

What are the standard rates for CPA services? +

CPA General Rate is $195/hour. Initial consultation is $175 for 1 hour or $250 for 1.5 hours. Annual tax preparation rates include Corporate Tax Return (1120/1120S) at $1250, Sole Proprietor Tax Return at $1250, and LLC/Partnership Return at $1250. Representation (IRS or Dept. of Revenue) is $195/hour.

In which states do you serve cannabis business clients? +

The firm serves clients in Oregon, California, and Washington state.

What is the 'I Have a Mess' accounting solution? +

It is a service for business owners who have an accounting mess due to failed system setup, errors, or employee turnover. The CPA can go back and correct errors, update accounting information, file back tax returns, bring resolution to back taxes and penalties, and get the business back on track.

What outsourced CFO tools and services are available? +

Services include monthly/quarterly financial statements, budgeting & variance analysis, KPI analysis and interpretation, financial forecasting, business plan creation, development of policies/procedures/handbooks, and compliance audits.

Does the firm provide audit, compilation, or review services? +

No, the firm does not provide audit, compilations, or reviews.