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Garrett Hartigan
Tax Accountant
Education
University of Wyoming
“Providing clarity and comfort so business owners can move forward with confidence.”
Garrett Hartigan is a Tax Accountant at WCG who prepares business and individual tax returns while supporting clients with proactive planning. With a positive, responsive approach, Garrett focuses on helping clients feel supported and understood, ensuring they always know they have someone in their corner.
Professional Background & Expertise
In his role at WCG, Garrett prepares business and personal tax returns and assists with tax planning services designed to help clients make thoughtful financial decisions. He is committed to clear communication and works to remove uncertainty so clients can approach tax matters with greater confidence.
Garrett enjoys working across a diverse set of industries, including retail, food service, medical organizations, farms and ranches, and nonprofit entities. This range of experience allows him to adapt quickly to different operational structures while providing practical, reliable support.
Education & Credentials
Garrett attended the University of Wyoming, where he studied agricultural business and economics before completing the accounting coursework required to pursue the CPA designation. His academic interests ranged from international trade and community economics to accounting systems and taxation, reflecting both analytical depth and real-world application.
He continues to expand his technical knowledge through continuing professional education, including coursework focused on trust returns and current business and individual tax updates.
Client-Focused Philosophy
Garrett approaches client relationships with responsiveness, positivity, and straightforward communication. He works to break down barriers when clients feel uncertain, emphasizing honesty and accessibility so they feel informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.
Professional Values
- Integrity above all else
- Efficiency and reliability
- Collaboration
- Empathy in client relationships
Life Beyond the Office
Garrett grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he spent his time playing golf, raising livestock, and developing a love for music through choir, orchestra, and guitar. His involvement in FFA included raising animals for shows and even participating in the National Western Stock Show—experiences that helped shape his work ethic early on.
Today, Garrett enjoys staying active outdoors through golf, hiking, swimming, camping, and weightlifting. He also values creative outlets like playing guitar and singing, spending time with his wife, and relaxing with a good book, movie, or show alongside their three pets.
A Musical Moment
Singing is one of Garrett’s standout talents. He has opened for the country band Old Dominion and even performed at his own wedding—an experience that reflects both his confidence and his lifelong passion for music.
Jason Watson, CPA, is a Senior Partner of WCG CPAs & Advisors, a boutique yet progressive tax, accounting and business consultation firm located in Colorado serving small business owners and taxpayers worldwide.
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