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Service Description
Leaving active duty can create one of the biggest changes to your tax situation in decades. Military retirement pay begins, civilian compensation replaces military pay, state residency rules may change, and bonuses, consulting income, investments, and new retirement plans can all enter the picture at the same time. Mark Kennedy, CPA, is a retired Navy officer, airline pilot, and founder of Target Wire Accounting & Tax. Having personally navigated the transition from active duty to a second career, Mark understands many of the financial and tax decisions facing Blue Water members. Target Wire focuses on proactive tax planning—helping clients understand the tax consequences of important decisions before those decisions are made.
Common planning areas include:
• Military retirement income and VA disability
• Civilian compensation and tax withholding
• State residency and state income taxes
• Retirement and Roth planning
• Consulting, 1099 income, and business formation
• Bonuses, equity compensation, and other executive benefits
• Multi-year tax planning
Blue Water members are invited to schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation with Mark to discuss where they are in their transition, identify areas that may warrant additional planning, and determine whether a tax-planning engagement makes sense.
Reach out today and let Mark help you get organized for your next success. BWA is pleased to recommend Mark and his expertise as a highly qualified and trusted partner.
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