At Trust Integritas, we empower cannabis businesses with secure, compliant retirement solutions that prioritize long-term success and employee financial well-being.
Pioneering the way for Cannabis access to Retirement Solutions
IRC 280E Still Applies to Cannabis Businesses: A Compliance Reality Check
Despite renewed optimism surrounding federal rescheduling discussions, IRC §280E remains fully applicable to cannabis businesses today. Marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I substance, no final federal rule has been published moving it to Schedule III, and the IRS has explicitly reaffirmed that §280E continues to apply. Courts have consistently upheld the statute, and Congress has not enacted repeal legislation. Pending litigation — including New Mexico Top Organics — does not change compliance obligations for the broader industry.
At Trust Integritas, our guidance is grounded in enforceable law, not speculation. Businesses disregarding §280E are assuming audit risk, potential penalties, and interest exposure. While reform may eventually arrive, hope is not a compliance strategy. Until substantive legal change occurs, maintaining strict compliance with §280E remains the prudent and defensible position.
Trust Integritas Takes Center Stage at MJBizCon 2025: HR Innovation and Strategic Leadership in Focus
Trust Integritas took center stage at MJBizCon 2025, showcasing how fiduciary oversight, retirement plan strategy, and HR innovation are converging to shape the next phase of cannabis industry growth. As operators mature and institutional capital increases, the conversation is shifting from survival to structure — from compliance reaction to strategic leadership. Our team emphasized that sustainable scale requires disciplined governance, integrated benefits strategy, and forward-thinking HR frameworks built for a highly regulated environment.
Throughout the conference, Trust Integritas engaged executives, advisors, and plan sponsors on how thoughtful retirement plan design, risk mitigation, and workforce alignment can create measurable enterprise value. In an industry still navigating federal uncertainty, strategic HR infrastructure is no longer optional — it is competitive advantage. MJBizCon 2025 made one thing clear: leadership in cannabis now demands financial integrity, regulatory fluency, and human capital strategy working in concert.