Your tax problem has a resolution. Let’s find it.
Tax preparation, back tax resolution, bookkeeping, and payroll — handled by one local team in Garrett, IN, for individuals and businesses across Northeast Indiana.
Numbers you can trust. A team that answers the phone.
We talk to the IRS, not just about it
When you owe back taxes or get a notice, we deal directly with the IRS on your behalf — payment plans, penalty abatement, and offers in compromise included.
One team, every number
Tax prep, bookkeeping, and payroll live under one roof, so your books and your return always tell the same story.
Local, not a call center
We’re based on South Randolph Street in Garrett. You can call, text, or walk in — and talk to the person who’s actually working your file.
Services built around the number you’re worried about
Tax Preparation
Individual and business returns — LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofits.
Learn more →Tax Resolution
Back taxes, liens, and IRS notices resolved through direct negotiation and payment plans.
Learn more →Bookkeeping
Monthly books, reconciliations, and clean records that make tax season a non-event.
Learn more →Payroll
Accurate, on-time payroll for your team, with filings handled so nothing slips.
Learn more →What it’s like to work with us
“They negotiated directly with the IRS and got my penalty abated. I finally sleep at night.”
— Individual client, Auburn, IN
“Bookkeeping and payroll finally live in one place. Tax season stopped being a scramble.”
— Small business owner, Fort Wayne, IN
“I can call and talk to the same person every time. That alone was worth switching firms.”
— Business client, Garrett, IN
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A Garrett-based team that treats your file like it’s the only one
Arise Tax was built to be the firm Northeast Indiana actually wants to call — direct, personal, and unafraid to deal with the IRS on your behalf. We serve individuals and businesses across every industry, from farmers to funeral homes.
Our Story →Stop guessing what the IRS will do next.
Book a free, no-pressure call. We’ll look at your situation and tell you exactly what we’d do.
Book Your Free CallWe built Arise Tax to be the accountant Northeast Indiana actually wants to call
Arise Tax started with a simple frustration: too many people were dealing with tax firms that felt like call centers — long holds, rotating staff, and no one who actually knew their file.
We built something different. A local, Garrett-based team that handles tax preparation, back tax resolution, bookkeeping, and payroll under one roof — proudly serving individuals and small businesses across Allen, Noble, Steuben, and DeKalb County, including Garrett, Auburn, and Fort Wayne.
Make taxes feel like something that happened to you once — not something you’re always behind on
Whether you’re an individual catching up on unfiled returns or a business owner trying to keep books, payroll, and taxes straight, our job is to take the weight off your shoulders and put a clear plan in its place. We believe in direct communication, realistic timelines, and no surprise fees.
The people who’ll actually work your file
Erica Filson, EA
Enrolled Agent and former IRS Revenue Officer with a bachelor’s in accounting and a master’s in leadership. Erica leads every tax resolution case personally.
Jayme
Tax specialist with 5+ years of experience, now pursuing her bachelor’s degree and EA certification while handling returns and client questions day to day.
Andrea
Office manager with 30 years in customer service and 7 in the tax industry — the friendly, steady voice you’ll hear when you call or walk in.
Not every “tax firm” works the same way
Ready to talk to a team that actually picks up?
Tell us what’s going on — a notice, a stack of unfiled returns, or just a business that’s grown past a spreadsheet.
Book Your Free CallEvery number, handled — from your first return to your last IRS notice
Pick where you’re starting from. Most clients end up using more than one service once they see how much easier it is to keep everything under one roof.
Tax Preparation
Individual and business tax returns — LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships, trusts, estates, and nonprofits — filed on time and built to maximize every deduction you’re entitled to.
Tax Resolution & IRS Representation
Owe back taxes or facing a lien? We negotiate directly with the IRS — payment plans, offers in compromise, and penalty abatement — so you know exactly where you stand.
Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliations and clean, accurate records for small businesses and entrepreneurs, so tax time is just a formality instead of a fire drill.
Payroll
Accurate, on-time payroll with filings and compliance handled, so your team gets paid right and you stay out of trouble.
Add-on programs also available: Penalty Abatement Program, Protection Plus audit assistance, and year-round Tax Monitoring. Ask about these on your free call.
Four steps from “I don’t know where to start” to done
Free Call
We talk through your situation — no forms, no pressure, no charge.
Diagnostic Review
We pull your transcripts and records to see exactly where things stand.
We Build Your Plan
You get a clear, written plan with real numbers and timelines — no surprises.
We Handle It
Filings, negotiations, and bookkeeping — we do the work and keep you posted.
Questions we hear on almost every first call
Start with a free call. We’ll pull your IRS transcripts, see exactly what’s owed and why, and lay out your realistic options — payment plan, penalty abatement, or offer in compromise — before you commit to anything.
Whatever you have — prior returns, IRS notices, or nothing at all. If you’re missing documents, we can pull most of what we need directly from the IRS with your authorization.
Yes — catch-up bookkeeping is one of our most common projects. We reconstruct your records month by month until your books match reality, then keep them current going forward.
Yes. We handle the transition, confirm your prior filings are accurate, and make sure there’s no gap in pay or compliance for your team.
Both. We prepare individual and business returns and handle tax resolution for personal and business tax debt alike.
Yes — as part of payroll, we prepare and file W-2s for employees and 1099s for contractors, so year-end compliance is already handled by the time tax season starts.
Not sure which service you need?
That’s what the free call is for. Tell us what’s going on and we’ll point you the right direction.
Book Your Free CallReal relief, real numbers
A look at the kinds of outcomes our clients see — organized by the problem you’re facing today.
An Auburn client with three years of unfiled returns got current with the IRS and had penalties fully abated.
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A Fort Wayne restaurant went from spreadsheet chaos to clean, monthly-reconciled books ahead of tax season.
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A Garrett contracting company restructured its entity and cut its annual tax bill without changing how it operates.
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An Auburn individual missed deductions on prior returns; amended filings recovered a refund plus future savings.
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A Fort Wayne dental practice moved payroll providers with no disruption to staff pay or filings.
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A Garrett-area farm business resolved a multi-year lien through a negotiated installment agreement.
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Want a result like these?
Start with a free case review — we’ll tell you what’s realistic before you spend a dollar.
Book Your Free CallLet’s look at your numbers together
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127 S Randolph St
Garrett, IN 46738
