# EP 194: Lessons from Tax Attorney: How to Use R&D Credits To Improve Cash Flow

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Podcast: [The Cannabis Accounting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cannabis-accounting-podcast-1164143)
Published: 2026-03-03T21:53:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dopecfo/episodes/EP-194-Lessons-from-Tax-Attorney-How-to-Use-RD-Credits-To-Improve-Cash-Flow-e3ft75a
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Duration seconds: 2334

## Resource

👉 Finance professionals looking to get into cannabis accounting, check out our free training here: https://go.dopecfo.com/specialized-cfo-yt 👉 Cannabis business owners looking for specialized accounting solutions, check out DOPE CFO here: https://www.dopecfo.us/ In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns talks with Kevin Culver, a tax attorney and partner at Royce Partners, about how cannabis companies can unlock hidden cash flow through R&D tax credits. Watch to learn: ✅ How state-level decoupling from 280E opens up opportunities for R&D credits ✅ What qualifies as R&D activities and common expenses cannabis companies can claim ✅ How to track expenses to maximize tax savings ✅ The potential impact of Schedule 3 reclassification on cannabis tax strategies ✅ Why R&D credits are a lifeline for small and medium-sized cannabis businesses

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