Meet James Wilder Sr.
Service-Disabled Veteran. Father. Section 280E Cannabis Tax Expert.
Who I Am 💚
I’m James Wilder Sr., founder of James Wilder & Associates LLC. I’m a service-disabled veteran with 20+ years of accounting and financial management experience, a father of five, and a Section 280E cannabis tax specialist obsessed with one thing: making sure cannabis businesses don’t get crushed by bad tax advice.
Most cannabis businesses overpay taxes by $50K-$200K annually because they don’t understand Section 280E, COGS optimization, or how to structure their books for compliance and savings. I do. And I’m here to fix that.
Why I Do This 💚
I have five kids. Three of them have Sickle Cell SS. I’ve watched them suffer through pain, hospitalizations, and fear. I’ve also seen how cannabis and the businesses built around it are changing lives for people like my children.
That’s why I entered cannabis accounting. Not for the money. For the mission. I wanted to help cannabis businesses thrive so they can help people who’ve been overlooked.
Every client I work with isn’t just a business. They’re part of a movement toward access, equity, and healing. That’s what drives me every single day.
What I Deliver 💚
- Section 280E Mastery — I’ve studied every major case law (Alterman, Olive, Standing Akimbo, and more). I know exactly what works and what triggers audits.
- COGS Optimization — Whether you’re a dispensary, cultivation facility, or vertically integrated operation, I know how to maximize your deductions legally.
- Multi-State Compliance — Cannabis tax rules vary by state. I understand how federal 280E interacts with state-specific requirements.
- Audit Defense — Your books aren’t just compliant. They’re defensible. Built for IRS scrutiny.
- Strategic Planning — Year-round tax strategy that keeps more money in your business.
My Approach: Make It Make Sense 💚
Complex tax problems don’t have to be confusing. I translate complicated regulations into clear, actionable strategies. Here’s how I work:
Translate
Complex regulations into clear strategies you actually understand.
Quantify
Your exact 280E penalties and savings opportunities.
Strategize
COGS optimization and compliance that works for YOUR operation.
Optimize
Maximum deductions, minimum risk. Every single year.
My Background 💚
- Masters in Accounting & Financial Management
- Master of Cannabis Certification (Cannabis Training University)
- DOPE CFO Certification (Cannabis accounting expertise)
- 20+ Years Accounting & Financial Management Experience
- Former USMC Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)
Ready to Make Your Taxes Make Sense? 💚
Don’t let Section 280E penalties drain your profits. Let’s build a compliant, optimized financial strategy that keeps more money in your business.
