Jim Markwood
Partner
Education
B.A. in Political Science, American University
J.D., University of Virginia Law
Bar Admissions
Virginia
District of Columbia
Jim has a wealth of experience working with corporations, partnerships, entrepreneurs, and private equity clients to solve their tax issues. He provides tax and structuring advice on corporate, partnership, and cross-border transactions. In addition to advising on tax issues raised in transactions, Jim reviews and assists in drafting transaction documents. He has worked with a wide range of clients and has extensive experience working with start up businesses, government contractors and aerospace and defense companies, and cryptocurrency businesses.
Jim has deep expertise regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions. He has contributed articles to CoinBase magazine addressing tax aspects of cryptocurrency transactions (including hard forks and crypto-to-crypto “like-kind” exchanges), and. regularly counsels Cogent clients regarding tax aspects of I.C.O. transactions, and structuring crypto businesses to achieve favorable tax treatment.
Prior to joining Cogent, Jim worked for two large Washington DC law firms and a Big-Four accounting firm. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Jim served for several years as a Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives.
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