A different tax posture
Because a testing laboratory does not buy and sell cannabis, ordinary business deductions generally remain available. That makes depreciation strategy, equipment financing and R&D-adjacent treatment far more consequential than any 280E question.
Per-test costing and capacity
Instruments, consumables, analyst labor, method validation and quality assurance all contribute to the cost of a potency or pesticide panel. We calculate cost per test and utilization by instrument so pricing and capacity decisions are grounded.
Accreditation and compliance overhead
ORELAP accreditation, proficiency testing, method development and documentation carry real recurring cost. We track them separately so their impact on margin is visible rather than buried in overhead.
