Jacob K. Markham

Complex tax laws are consistently changing at the federal and state levels. I strive to stay informed and provide a value-driven strategy to clients. My goal is to present the complexities of the tax code as clearly and concisely as possible to align my client’s goals with the best approach available.

Jacob Markham is an experienced tax attorney who provides expert tax planning services to his clients, which include privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. His comprehensive background in taxation offers invaluable counsel to optimize tax strategies for his clients.

Before joining Johnston Allison Hord, Jacob earned his Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He then began his legal career in Charlotte, NC as a tax associate at a multi-national tax advisory firm where he gained experience performing tax due diligence, structuring, and modeling for domestic and cross-border transactions for buyer and seller clients. He also gained experience drafting structuring memorandums, calculating tax asset basis step-ups, and performing prospective cash tax modeling for buy-side clients.