Join Sarah Russell from the Michigan Department of Treasury for an in-depth seminar on the tax responsibilities and compliance requirements for cannabis businesses operating in Michigan. This session will cover key topics including state tax obligations, common filing errors, recent regulatory updates, and best practices for maintaining compliance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into sales and excise taxes, licensing impacts, and reporting procedures tailored specifically to the cannabis industry. Whether you’re a new licensee or an established operator, this seminar provides the critical knowledge you need to manage your tax responsibilities effectively and avoid costly missteps.
Sarah K. Rusnell, Michigan Department of Treasury
Sarah Rusnell has been with the Michigan Department of Treasury since 2013. She has a Bachelor of
Communication Arts and Sciences degree from Michigan State University. She is the manager of
Treasury Outreach within the Office of Communications, concentrating on providing stakeholders with
education-focused resources. In her time with Treasury, Sarah has worked extensively with many
Michigan tax types- affording her the ability to bring Treasury’s functional areas together and bridge
gaps through strategic, proactive communications and effective deliverables.
Outside of work, Sarah is an avid equestrian and hobby horologist (specifically, repairing grandfather
clocks). She enjoys mood reading multiple stories concurrently in different genres and formats, seeking
out the best coffee spot anywhere she goes, and nerding out about space operas (don’t ask her to
choose a favorite, but its Star Trek). Sarah is a passionate disability advocate with a healthcare
background that would surprise most people who meet her. Learn more about Sarah’s life and work at
https://mitreasury.medium.com/sarah-rusnell-catching-her-breath-86d905a1f4a7.