Specialty Tax Group Promotes Two

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Brian Wages | Senior Manager
Robert Kutschke | Senior Associate

October 18, 2022 | Specialty Tax Group (STG) a tax and accounting consulting group, is proud to announce the promotion of two forward-thinking employees who continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to professional development, client service, and career advancement.

 

To senior manager:

 

Brian Wages is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in state and federal statutory credits, discretionary incentives, and cost segregation. He has built a strong reputation as a tax professional through his previous roles as a senior consultant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Georgia.

 

To senior associate:

 

Robert Kutschke specializes in cost segregation analysis for clients. Starting his career at STG in 2021, he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in economics.

 

“For their ongoing efforts to serve their clients and the firm as a whole, both Brian and Robert are well-respected professionals that will undeniably further our commitment to excellence in client services here at STG. We are excited to support the promotions of Brian and Robert and look forward to their future success,” said John Hanning, founding principal of STG.

 

Specialty Tax Group (STG) helps CPA firms and taxpayers by providing innovative tax planning strategies to secure tax credits and deductions with audit-ready deliverables. Headquartered in Georgia, STG is a nationwide specialty tax firm focused on engineered tax services, including cost segregation, green energy incentives, and research & development tax credits. Learn more at www.specialtytaxgoup.com.

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