The Constitution allows states to have various tax laws but in the case here Thomas is saying businesses can’t deduct normal business expenses when they file federal income taxes making them liable for excess tax payments to the IRS. The federal tax laws follow what is a legal business by federal law. Marijuana is not so you can’t apparently claim normal business deductions. The IRS is “studying “ this.
Thomas is consistent and right.
The DOJ and Congress are sloppy in enforcing and passing laws regarding marijuana, and the Court ducked the issue.
Exactly backwards. Thomas is asking for consistent treatment of individuals and businesses. Refusing a writ is the judges saying “Tough beans.” Thomas wanted the case heard, which would require the judges to make a decision that would apply to all in a similar position. The current situation means the IRS can go after one grower, for political reasons (remember Tea Party) while looking the other way as other cases with the same facts.