James Norbeck, Tax Partner

James Norbeck serves as a Tax Partner with Jacobson Lawrence & Company, leading nonprofit tax strategy, regulatory compliance, and advisory services across the Jacobson Jarvis & Company network.

With more than a decade of experience advising organizations on complex tax matters, James brings strong technical expertise and a strategic, client-focused approach to nonprofit tax planning and compliance. Prior to joining Jacobson Lawrence & Company, he advanced to Partner at GPL Tax & Accounting, where he advised organizations on entity structuring, compliance planning, and growth-related tax considerations.

James’s professional background includes senior roles at AKT CPAs, Jones & Roth, RSM US LLP, and Newman Town PLLC, where he developed deep experience in tax planning, regulatory compliance, and transaction advisory. At Jacobson Lawrence & Company, James oversees nonprofit tax policy, compliance risk management, and planning initiatives, helping organizations meet Form 990 requirements, maintain transparency, and align tax strategy with mission-driven objectives while supporting long-term sustainability in an increasingly complex regulatory environment nationwide.