ORGANIC CANNABIS v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue
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Summary

In this 2020 case the Ninth Circuit held that late Tax Court petitions by medical cannabis dispensaries weren’t timely, and the IRS mailer was valid, affirming dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.

2020 | Federal Juristiction

ORGANIC CANNABIS v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

Keywords Tax Court; late petitions; medical cannabis dispensaries; IRS mailer; Ninth Circuit; timely filing; jurisdiction; dismissal; 2020 case; valid IRS mailer
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Ninth Circuit Decision on Medical Cannabis Dispensary Tax Petitions

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2020 ruling, addressed the timeliness of Tax Court petitions filed by medical cannabis dispensaries. The court found the petitions to be untimely and upheld the IRS's assertion of the validity of its mailing. Consequently, the court affirmed the lower court's dismissal due to a lack of jurisdiction.

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Ninth Circuit Decision on Medical Cannabis Dispensary Tax Petitions

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2020 ruling, addressed the timeliness of Tax Court petitions filed by medical cannabis dispensaries. The court found the petitions to be untimely. The court's decision upheld the IRS's assertion that the mailed notices were properly served, resulting in the dismissal of the cases due to a lack of jurisdiction.

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Ninth Circuit Case on Cannabis Dispensary Tax Petitions

A 2020 Ninth Circuit Court ruling determined that medical cannabis dispensaries missed the deadline to file their tax petitions. The court found the IRS's notification was proper, resulting in the dismissal of the case due to a lack of court authority.

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Summary

A court case in 2020 decided that some medical cannabis businesses filed their tax paperwork late. The court said the businesses didn't file on time, and that a notice from the IRS was properly sent. Because of this, the court dismissed the case because it didn't have the power to hear it.

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962 F.3d 1082 (2020)

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