Interactive Tax Tool · Cannabis State Tax Comparison
Compare Cannabis Tax Structures Across States
Pick 2–5 states and see a side-by-side breakdown of excise tax rates, sales tax stacking, §280E state conformity, license fee structures, and Bob Hoban's strategic recommendation for each market.
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Select 2–5 states below, choose your entity type, and click Generate Comparison to see a side-by-side tax analysis.
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15 State Profiles Available
california
Excise
15% excise
Sales Tax
7.25% + 10% local
Market ~$1,200M/yr
colorado
Excise
15% excise
Sales Tax
2.9% + 8% local
Market ~$700M/yr
connecticut
Excise
Potency-based
Sales Tax
6.35% + 3% local
Market ~$300M/yr
florida
Excise
No excise
Sales Tax
6% + 2% local
Market ~$1,600M/yr
illinois
Excise
Potency-based
Sales Tax
6.25% + 4.75% local
Market ~$1,500M/yr
massachusetts
Excise
10.75% excise
Sales Tax
6.25% + 3% local
Market ~$600M/yr
maine
Excise
10% excise
Sales Tax
5.5% + 2% local
Market ~$150M/yr
michigan
Excise
10% excise
Sales Tax
6% + 3% local
Market ~$1,800M/yr
new jersey
Excise
7% excise
Sales Tax
6.625% + 2% local
Market ~$500M/yr
nevada
Excise
15% excise
Sales Tax
6.85% + 1.5% local
Market ~$850M/yr
new york
Excise
Potency-based
Sales Tax
13% + 4% local
Market ~$750M/yr
oregon
Excise
17% excise
Sales Tax
0% + 3% local
Market ~$250M/yr
rhode island
Excise
10% excise
Sales Tax
7% + 2% local
Market ~$100M/yr
vermont
Excise
14% excise
Sales Tax
6% + 1% local
Market ~$80M/yr
washington
Excise
37% excise
Sales Tax
6.5% + 4% local
Market ~$1,000M/yr
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