NOTICE REGARDING MICHIGAN TAXES ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

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NOTICE REGARDING MICHIGAN TAX ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

72 (Rev. 4-15) – Issued: September 12, 2018

Michigan’s sales tax is imposed on the retail sale of tangible personal property. Marihuana and other drugs illegal under state or federal law are tangible personal property, the retail sales of which are subject to Michigan sales tax absent an applicable exemption.1

 


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This includes sales by “dispensaries” or provisioning centers regardless whether licensed under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MFLA).

 

Only the transfer of marihuana by a registered primary caregiver for compensation in connection with assisting a registered qualifying patient in the medical use of marihuana under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMA) is not subject to sales tax.

 

In that instance, the patient is liable for use tax based on the purchase price of the marihuana. See RAB 2018-2.

 

All other retail sellers must report and remit sales tax based on 6% of the sales price of the marihuana or other drug.

 

Legal and illegal activities are also subject to any other taxes imposed in Michigan, including the income tax and corporate income tax.2

See the official document here
To register for Michigan taxes please visit https://www.michigan.gov/treasury/

1 Greer v Dep’t of Treasury, 145 Mich App 248. 250-253 (1985).

2 Id. C.F. Lewis v U.S., 348 U.S. 419, 421 (1955).


 

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Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry.

If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise, etc. Please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer in the evolving laws.

Lead attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.

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