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The move by states to legalize the distribution and use of marijuana raises numerous tax and legal issues. This course will examine how interested parties navigate the legal haze surrounding the industry with a particular focus on the how the ethics rules and the tax code are implicated. The course will cover Section 280E and related case law, the issues facing marijuana-related businesses related to the provision of financial services, and the positions of various ethics bodies on tax professionals advising marijuana-related clients.
Nicolasa Belmont (LES Tax Services)
"Josh Wu knowledge has help me to understand more about how to handle clients with Cannabis issues. I thank CPA Academy for the opportunity we have of taking webinars free of charge to all of us that we are low income preparers. I appreciate your help. Thanks"
Elaine McWhinney-St Louis (CliftonLarsonAllen)
"This was an excellent introduction to the tax and ethical issues to be considered before contracting with clients in this area. Joshua was non-judgmental and crystal clear on the legal ramifications. It was a very informative session!"
Robert Slowik (Robert A Slowik PA EA CFP)
"For those working for a client with income from Marijuana products this is a welcome webinar to distinguish what are and what are not the conditions where an accountant may become liable for aiding and or abetting a criminal activity."
Patricia Gellin (Intuit)
"Taxes can be so dry and boring. However T. Joshua Wu, the presenter made it anything but boring. I will look to take other seminars with him."
Bessy Garcia (Autopublic Insurance)
"IT WAS AN EXCELLENT WEBINAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH JOSHUA, WAS AMAZING AND SO KNOWLEDGEABLE PRESENTATION. I LEARNED SOMETHING NEW TODAY!!"
arnon hurvitz (cammeby's intl ltd)
"Joshua always gives a great seminar. He speaks from knowledge and makes the information interesting. Thank you for hiring him"
Cecelia M Fewox Fewox (Hunters Bay Stables LLC)
"Josh is an excellent speaker and presenter. He covers a huge amount of relevant material without seeming to be hurrying!"
Monique Nicole Desir, EA (M N Tax Resolution Svcs)
"Great course taught by one of the most knowledgeable presenters. Thanks so much for sharing so much!"
Joshua Wu
Latham & Watkins LLP
Counsel
joshua.wu@lw.com
(202) 637-3376
Joshua Wu, a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) for Appellate and Review in the Tax Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), counsels and advocates for companies and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of tax controversies and litigation. Mr. Wu advises on tax accounting disputes, corporate and partnership transactional issues, international questions, employee benefits matters, and tax-exempt controversies. He brings a unique knowledge base and skill set to his clients, drawing on his experience both in senior leadership roles in the DOJ’s Tax Division and private practice.
Most recently, when Mr. Wu served as DAAG, he oversaw virtually all appeals in civil federal tax cases throughout the country and managed a 40-lawyer team. He also represented the United States in oral appellate arguments, evaluated and approved significant civil settlement offers, and furnished advice to the Tax Division’s trial sections in complex tax cases.
Mr. Wu previously served as DAAG for Policy and Planning, where he led the Office of Management and Administration (OMA) at DOJ. In that role, he led the operational functions of the Tax Division and led the Office of Legislation and Policy, which works with the Department of Treasury, the IRS, and other agencies on legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. Before his government service, Mr. Wu was a partner at a large international law firm.
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