Indiana Tax
Fort Wayne · Northeast Indiana
Tomorrow deserves more than a tax return.
Keiffer Fries Tax & Business Solutions is the trusted advisory partner Fort Wayne families and small business owners turn to when an important financial decision is on the table.
20+
Years serving Northeast Indiana
1,000+
Local families & businesses
9 yrs
Average client relationship
Proudly serving Northeast Indiana
Fort WayneAllen CountyNew HavenHuntertownLeo-CedarvilleAuburnColumbia CityDecatur
Our approach
Your financial life doesn't happen once a year.
Successful families and businesses in Fort Wayne make financial decisions every month — not just every April. Taxes are only one piece of a much bigger picture.
We're here before tax season, during tax season, and long after it's over — helping you stay proactive, organized, and confident with every decision in between.
Proactive year-round planning
Personalized guidance for your situation
Local relationships built to last
Clarity at every important decision
A trusted seat at the table
When an important financial decision is on the table, we're already in the room.
What we help with
The questions our clients actually ask.
Most decisions don't fit neatly into a service line. Here's how we help Fort Wayne families and business owners think through the moments that matter most.
Starting a business
Entity selection, formation, and the financial foundation you'll build everything else on.
Growing a company
Stronger reporting, smarter tax strategy, and a partner who keeps pace with what's next.
Preparing for tax season
Year-round organization so April is calm, not chaotic — for individuals and businesses alike.
Responding to the IRS
Clear, calm representation on notices, back taxes, and resolution — handled with confidence.
Hiring employees
Payroll setup, classification, and the systems to support a growing team the right way.
Managing payroll
Reliable payroll, filings, and reporting — quietly handled so you can stay focused on the business.
Keeping better books
Clean, current bookkeeping that gives you a real-time picture of where the business actually stands.
Planning ahead
Forward-looking tax and financial strategy so the next decision is grounded in real numbers.
Meet the founder
Heath Keiffer, CPA
Heath Keiffer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with years of expertise in tax preparation, financial strategy, and business consulting. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, he is the go-to expert for even the most complex tax matters. Whether navigating intricate tax scenarios or developing strategic financial solutions, Heath is committed to providing clients with clear, knowledgeable guidance tailored to their unique needs. His ability to tackle challenging tax questions and find effective solutions has earned him the trust of both clients and colleagues.
Heath is dedicated to continuous growth, always seeking to expand his expertise and stay ahead of evolving tax laws and industry trends. His commitment to professional development ensures that he can better serve his existing clients while also welcoming new ones. With a client-focused approach and a dedication to excellence, Heath strives to make tax season a seamless experience, helping individuals and businesses maximize their financial opportunities while maintaining full compliance.
Meet your advisory team
The people behind the firm.
Before you ever schedule a consultation, we want you to feel like you already know us. We're local, approachable, and committed to building a relationship that lasts well beyond a single tax return.
Heath Keiffer
Founding Partner, CPA
Founding partner and trusted advisor, providing strategic tax planning and business advisory to Fort Wayne entrepreneurs and families.
Stacey Keiffer
Office Manager
Office Manager who keeps the firm's daily operations, client experience, and team coordination running smoothly.
Anna Keiffer
Tax Manager, B.S. in Accounting
Tax Manager with a B.S. in Accounting, overseeing tax preparation and planning for individuals and businesses.
Candice Fries
Tax Professional
Tax Professional helping clients navigate preparation, planning, and compliance with clarity and personal care.
Talia Parrish
Administrative Assistant, B.S.
Administrative Assistant with a B.S., supporting the team and clients with organization, detail, and friendly service.
Services framed around outcomes
Organized around the goals our clients actually have.
Every engagement is built around the result — not the task. Here's how working with Keiffer Fries Tax & Business Solutions actually shows up in your business and your financial life.
Build a stronger business
Structure, systems, and support for the way you actually grow.
- Business consultingStrategic guidance on the financial side of running and scaling a company.
- Business formationSet up the right entity from day one — for tax, liability, and growth.
- Entity selectionS-corp, LLC, partnership — the right structure for where you're headed.
- BookkeepingClean, current books that give you a clear monthly financial picture.
- PayrollReliable payroll processing, filings, and reporting — quietly handled.
Keep more of what you earn
Year-round planning, not a year-end scramble.
- Tax planningProactive strategy that anticipates the bill and finds the savings.
- Personal tax returnsAccurate, on-time filings with an advisor who knows you.
- Business tax returnsFederal, state, and entity filings handled with care.
- Estate & trust returnsThoughtful filings that protect what you've built for the next generation.
- Multi-state returnsClean, compliant filings for clients with income across state lines.
Solve tax problems with confidence
Calm, capable representation when it matters most.
- IRS noticesClear interpretation and a calm, professional response — start to finish.
- Tax resolutionNegotiation and resolution strategy for complex IRS situations.
- Back taxesCatch up on unfiled years and get current with a sound, manageable plan.
- PlanningOnce it's resolved, build a strategy so it doesn't happen again.
- Ongoing supportYear-round access — never an empty inbox when something comes up.
Why Fort Wayne chooses us
Rooted in 46805. Trusted across Northeast Indiana.
We're not a seasonal tax office. We're a long-term financial partner — built around the families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners that make this community what it is.
Local relationships
Real conversations with real neighbors — not a call center on the other side of the country.
Proactive guidance
We bring you decisions to make, not surprises to react to. Quarterly check-ins keep you ahead.
Personal attention
You'll know the people working on your return — and they'll know your situation.
Long-term partnership
From your first return to your first hire to the next stage — we grow alongside you.
Client trust
The kind of firm Fort Wayne quietly recommends to a friend.
"Professional, knowledgeable, and always looking out for our best interests. They've made a real difference for our business."
Local Business Owner
Fort Wayne, IN
"We've trusted them with our taxes and our business for years — they treat us like family, not a file number."
Longtime Client
Allen County
"They make taxes far less stressful. Calm, clear answers and a plan we actually understand."
Small Business Client
Huntertown, IN
Educational resources
Teaching is part of how we serve.
Clear, practical guidance on the topics Fort Wayne clients ask about most — from Indiana tax updates to small business strategy and IRS support.
Small Business
Choosing the right entity: an honest look at LLC vs. S-corp for Fort Wayne owners.
Read articleTax Planning
Five proactive moves to make before year-end — no matter your industry.
Read articleIRS Guidance
Got a letter from the IRS? Here's how to respond calmly and what comes next.
Read articlePayroll
First hire? A simple Indiana payroll checklist for new small business owners.
Read articleOrganization
A year-round system for keeping your finances ready — not reactive.
Read articleWorking together is simple
A clear roadmap, from first call forward.
The relationship doesn't end when your return is filed — it's just beginning.
01
Schedule a conversation
An easy first call to understand what's on your plate and what you're working toward.
02
Understand your situation
We dig in — your business, your filings, your goals — to see the full picture.
03
Build a personalized plan
A clear, written plan tailored to your numbers, your industry, and your timeline.
04
Implement
We handle the work — filings, bookkeeping, payroll, planning — quietly and well.
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Stay ahead year-round
Quarterly check-ins and a real human to call when something comes up.
Our community
Where urban convenience meets a strong sense of community.
Our office sits in 46805 — a well-established Fort Wayne neighborhood that's a quick drive from downtown, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and the Glenbrook area. It's a part of town that blends easy access with the personality of a real neighborhood, and it reflects how we work: rooted, accessible, and close to the community we serve.
- Downtown Fort Wayne
- Allen County
- New Haven · Huntertown
- Leo-Cedarville · Auburn
- Columbia City · Decatur
- Throughout Northeast Indiana
Let's talk
The next decision is easier with the right people beside you.
Whether you're filing a personal return, launching a new business, or planning the next chapter, we'd love to hear what's on your plate. Schedule a no-pressure conversation with our team.
Visit the office
Keiffer Fries Tax & Business Solutions
- 3718 Allen AveFort Wayne, IN 46805
- (260) 471-8377
- info@kftbs.com
A trusted destination for individuals and businesses throughout Northeast Indiana.