Colorado's Cannabis Operators Deserve Fair Taxation
The Average Market Rate tax has cost Colorado cannabis businesses millions. The Colorado Cannabis Taxpayer Alliance is fighting to correct it - through litigation, legislation, and collective action.
What Is the AMR Tax?
The Average Market Rate is a tax methodology applied to cannabis businesses in Colorado. We believe the way it's been calculated and applied is fundamentally flawed - and operators have been overpaying for years.
Flawed Methodology
The AMR calculation doesn't accurately reflect actual market conditions. Operators are taxed on inflated values that don't match what they're actually selling for.
No Meaningful Recourse
Individual operators lack the resources to challenge the tax methodology alone. The system is designed in a way that makes it nearly impossible to dispute.
Industry-Wide Impact
This isn't one company's problem - it affects cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and vertically integrated operators across the entire state.
Two Paths Forward
CCTA operates on two parallel tracks - both designed to deliver results for Colorado's cannabis operators.
Litigation
Supporting legal strategies to challenge the AMR methodology on behalf of Colorado's cannabis operators. Strength in numbers - one voice, many businesses.
Policy & Advocacy
Engaging with Colorado legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders to reform the AMR methodology and ensure fair taxation going forward.
Your Voice Matters
Whether you're an active operator, recently exited, or somewhere in between - if the AMR tax affected your business, we want to hear from you.