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For 2026 payments, the 1099-NEC threshold jumps from $600 to $2,000, but some states still want $600. What changed, which states lag, and the checklist to run before February 1, 2027.

In April 2026, state-licensed medical cannabis moved to Schedule III. Here’s what that means for 280E, your cash flow and your next tax payment.