Jim Markwood
Partner
Jim Markwood
Tax attorney advising corporations, partnerships, entrepreneurs, and private equity clients on structuring, transactions, cross-border tax issues, and the evolving tax treatment of cryptocurrency businesses and digital asset transactions.
Jim Markwood has extensive experience working with corporations, partnerships, entrepreneurs, and private equity clients to solve tax issues and structure transactions efficiently. He advises on tax and structuring matters involving corporate, partnership, and cross-border transactions, and also reviews and assists in drafting transaction documents.
His client experience spans a wide range of industries, including start-up businesses, government contractors, aerospace and defense companies, and cryptocurrency businesses. Jim is particularly valued for delivering tax guidance that aligns with transaction structure and broader business objectives.
Jim also has deep expertise regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions. He has contributed articles to Coinbase magazine addressing tax aspects of digital asset transactions, including hard forks and crypto-to-crypto “like-kind” exchanges, and regularly counsels Cogent clients on the 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 and, before attending law school, served for several years as a Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives.
Strategic tax guidance for transactions, structuring, and digital asset businesses
Deep Transaction Tax Experience
Jim advises on corporate, partnership, and cross-border transactions with a focus on structure, tax efficiency, and documentation that supports the broader deal strategy.
Strong Cryptocurrency Tax Insight
He regularly counsels clients on tax aspects of cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions, including I.C.O. structuring, hard forks, and other complex issues affecting crypto businesses.
Business-Minded Structuring Advice
From startups to private equity and regulated industries, Jim provides practical structuring and tax advice tailored to how businesses raise capital, operate, and scale.
Representative areas of tax and structuring support
- Corporate and partnership tax structuring
- Cross-border transaction tax planning
- Private equity tax and transaction support
- Review and drafting assistance for transaction documents
- Tax analysis for startup and emerging business structures
- Cryptocurrency transaction taxation
- I.C.O. tax considerations and structuring
- Tax strategy for crypto businesses seeking favorable treatment
Work With Jim
Strategic tax and structuring counsel for transactions, cross-border planning, private equity matters, startups, and cryptocurrency businesses navigating complex tax issues and growth decisions.