Taxes without the suit and tie

We pride ourselves in providing quality tax services. But what’s more important is how we do it. We’ll work with you as one cohesive, collaborative team to achieve success, however you define it.

Vista Peak CPA - Tax preparation and planning

John Harrigan, Owner


Highly technical CPA who prides himself on delivering top-notch client service. John spent the first 10 years of his public accounting career working for San Francisco Bay Area based Navolio & Tallman LLP providing tax consulting and compliance services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations in the following industries: Alternative Investments (Hedge Funds, VC, PE), Real Estate (funds, developers, investors), Entrepreneurs/Founders, Professional Service Entities, and Private Foundations.

John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

John was born and raised in Truckee, CA and still happily lives here with his wife, two young boys, and German Shepherd. He is an avid skier, golfer, and LA sports fan. You can often find him at local pizza eateries or breweries.

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We believe

 

Humans come first

Whether it’s for tax preparation, income tax planning, or other accounting related services, your goals become our goals.

 

Be bold. Be different.

Taxes don’t have to be boring. We’re energized by providing sophisticated expertise, and excellent client service—without the suit and tie.

Excellence is paramount

We live and breathe taxes. We’re committed to providing the highest level of client service, and we have the expertise to back it up.

 

Technology is an advantage

We have adapted to the new way of working amidst the pandemic. We leverage secure technology to provide quality and convenient experiences.

 

What our clients are saying:

 

“John’s knowledge of tax is exceptional. Answers to my questions were timely, detailed, and well thought through. But he didn’t stop there; he provided me with options to consider before filing that would reduce my tax liability. ”

— George S., Senior Director at Autodesk

“John provided a personalized tax plan that enabled me to have better insight into my future finances. His proactive approach allowed me to ultimately set myself up for financial stability.”

— Andrew C., Director at Procore Technologies