{"id":4163,"date":"2025-04-25T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:21:38","slug":"medical-vs-recreational-cannabis-taxes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/medical-vs-recreational-cannabis-taxes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis Taxes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, 24 states sell cannabis recreationally. If you are in one of these states, it\u2019s understandable that you might feel tempted to forget about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-medical-card-without-a-condition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process. Even if you qualify as a patient, it\u2019s an application process that does take some information and patience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While recreational cannabis is available in many states, there are still some benefits to those who have a medical cannabis card and purchase from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-talk-to-your-family-about-cannabis-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical dispensaries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of recreational weed options. For example, some states allow for higher possession limits for medicinal cannabis users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like many other things that require purchase, cannabis is subject to state tax laws. You might see a difference in price between your purchase and someone making a similar purchase. This may get you wondering if medicinal and recreational weed taxes are the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, each state is responsible for handling taxes on goods that move within its jurisdiction, allowing states to decide their tax laws. Cannabis tax rates vary across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Different Types Of Cannabis Taxes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tax standing on coins\" width=\"866\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-6863186-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis is still deemed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpolicycenter.org\/briefing-book\/how-do-state-and-local-cannabis-marijuana-taxes-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federally illegal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and there are no blanket rulings surrounding medical marijuana taxes. Still, state and local jurisdictions can tax the green plant at whatever level is considered fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro-weed lobbyists often highlight tax revenue as a key reason to support cannabis legalization and get it on the ballot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical cannabis typically faces these three main types of taxes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excise tax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales tax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local tax<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>excise tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is placed on goods like tobacco, beer, or cannabis. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People sometimes call excise taxes &#8220;sin taxes&#8221; because they add an extra fee on top of local and sales taxes..<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In most states, the excise tax is the consumer&#8217;s responsibility to fulfill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>sales tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is standard to expect when you purchase almost anything, like a television, etc (unless you are a resident of Alaska, Montana, Delaware, Oregon, or New Hampshire) and is paid to states for services and retail goods. The sale of cannabis is no exception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counties or municipalities impose <\/span><b>local taxes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to fund specific programs. Alaska, California, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, and Virginia allow localities to levy additional taxes on cannabis purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do I Pay Cannabis Tax Or Marijuana Tax?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but don\u2019t let the wording confuse you\u2014<\/span><b>cannabis tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>marijuana tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mean the same thing. Both terms refer to an <\/span><b>excise tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s added on top of standard sales and local taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tax applies when you buy cannabis products, and the exact amount you pay depends on your state\u2019s laws. Most states apply different tax rates for <\/span><b>recreational<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> versus <\/span><b>medical marijuana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with medical purchases often taxed at a lower rate, or sometimes not at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check your state\u2019s specific cannabis tax rules to know what to expect at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are The Taxes Like For Recreational Use?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State, local, and excise tax rates for recreational cannabis will differ between each of the 24 states that currently offer adult-use sales of cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfoundation.org\/data\/all\/state\/recreational-marijuana-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to view recreational marijuana taxes by state. The tax structure will vary across states. Lawmakers could determine taxes based on weight, price, or THC content, among other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With federal prohibition still in place, interstate commerce remains illegal, therefore leaving the taxing power to each state to decide on the best course of legal cannabis sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How Is Cannabis Taxed In The US?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis taxes vary by state, as each state sets its own regulations. Since cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I drug, the federal government cannot impose taxes on it, giving states full control over how it&#8217;s taxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal cannabis sales in both medical and recreational stores will consist of an excise tax, a local tax, and a sales tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What Is The Downside Of Medicinal Cannabis?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are someone who only purchases cannabis once in a blue moon, medicinal cannabis may not be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you are someone who uses cannabis regularly to create an elevated sense of well-being, you might want to explore getting a medical card in your state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possessing a medical marijuana card can give you access to higher potency products, dispensaries directly for medicinal consumers, and some recreational dispensaries may offer in-store discounts if you are a medical cardholder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a consistent cannabis buyer at your dispensary, a medical marijuana card will eventually begin to pay for itself with the funds being saved over time. Meeting with a specialized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/benefits-of-consulting-licensed-cannabis-doctors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannabis doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could help lead you through the process of state approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How Much Revenue Do States Make From Marijuana Taxes?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpp.org\/issues\/legalization\/cannabis-tax-revenue-states-regulate-cannabis-adult-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marijuana Policy Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the year 2023 generated more than $4 billion in taxes from recreational-use sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a state-by-state guide of tax revenue generated from adult-use cannabis sales in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 1303px;\" width=\"748\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alaska<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$28,097,114<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$257,929,322<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,082,452,368<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$256,756,467<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecticut<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$24,613,367<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$552,166,729<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,593,347<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. $29,880,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$263,488,752<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$473,303,560<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missouri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$105,941,225<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$51,636,106<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$178,135,259<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$45,083,223<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$67,440,312<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. $21,000,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhode Island<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12,621,982<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$148,133,667<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$532,516,060<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermont<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$21,642,857<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Currently, 24 states sell cannabis recreationally. If you are in one of these states, it\u2019s understandable that you might feel tempted to forget about the medical card process. Even if you qualify as a patient, it\u2019s an application process that does take some information and patience. 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