Personal Tax Preparation
Local experts who know how to maximize your refund and reduce your tax burden. Every return is e-filed for faster processing and quicker refunds — for Florida and all other states.
Clermont, Florida
Accounting that treats your business like family.
FTE Accounting is a family-run firm handling personal and business taxes, bookkeeping, and payroll for clients across Florida — with a real local expert in your corner, not a call center. Let our family take care of yours.
- 20+ years of experience
- 100% secure client portal
- South Lake Chamber member
Now booking appointmentsIn person in Clermont or online, anywhere in Florida.
Meet the owner
When you work with FTE, you work with Gwen — the same trusted advisor, year after year.
Gwen Celen is the owner and founder of FTE Accounting — your Florida Tax Experts. For over 20 years, she has been the go-to accountant for hundreds of clients and companies for taxes, payroll, and bookkeeping.
Gwen graduated from Monmouth University in New Jersey with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and she continues to study the new tax laws each year so her clients can reduce their tax burden. She relocated to Clermont in 2014 with her husband and two kids, and put FTE's office close to home on purpose: the most important part of any small business is connecting with the people of the community it serves.
FTE prides itself on honest, efficient, and reliable service, and on building long-term relationships — servicing all of a client's business and personal accounting needs, whether in person or online. Schedule an appointment with Gwen. You will be happy you did.
Schedule with Gwen
“Let our family at FTE Accounting take care of your family's personal and business accounting needs.”Proudly local · Clermont Chain of Lakes, Florida
Everything your books need, under one roof
FTE specializes in small to mid-size businesses, with a full suite of services for owners and families alike — tailored in person or online to what you actually need.
Business Tax Preparation
We work through your business financials line by line to find the most beneficial tax strategy and every deduction you qualify for — for businesses of all types and trades across Central Florida.
Bookkeeping
Accurate record keeping is a key component of a successful business. We keep your books clean and current all year, so tax time holds no surprises and you always know where you stand.
Payroll Services
Payroll done right and on time — calculations, filings, and reporting handled for you, so paying your team is the easiest part of your week.
Tax Planning & Consulting
Effective tax management is the cornerstone of managing your wealth. Sit down with us before year-end and we will map out the moves that lower next year's tax bill, not just file last year's.
New Business Setup & Tax Resolution
Starting out? We handle the paperwork to set up your LLC, partnership, sole proprietorship, or corporation, and build the systems to run it. Behind or hearing from the IRS? Our team is standing by with access to the various tax resolution programs.
Not sure where to start?
Pick the situation that sounds most like yours, and we will point you to the right first step. It takes ten seconds.
Working with FTE is easy
No shoeboxes of receipts required — though we will happily take those too. Here is how new clients get started.
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Book your appointment
Call, text, or send the form below. Pick a time that suits you — at our Clermont office or online from anywhere in Florida.
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Upload your documents securely
You will get access to our 100% secure client portal to upload and download all of your tax documents — no sensitive files floating around in email.
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We prepare, you review
We prepare your return or get your books in order, then walk you through the result and answer every question before anything is filed.
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E-file, then plan ahead
We e-file all forms for faster processing — and because we work with you year-round, next year starts with a plan, not a scramble.
20+years preparing taxes, bookkeeping & payroll
Hundredsof clients and companies served
2014rooted in Clermont ever since
All 50states e-filed, not just Florida
What clients say
★★★★★
“Excellent service and prompt to respond. Experts on any subject related to accounting and ready to answer any questions I had. Highly recommend.”Juliana GreenClient review, published at floridataxexperts.com
Most of FTE's new clients arrive the same way Juliana did — referred by a neighbor, a fellow business owner, or a family member who already trusts Gwen with their books.
Questions, answered
Do I have to be in Clermont to work with you?
No. Our office is in Clermont and we love serving our Central Florida neighbors in person, but we serve clients throughout Florida — and file returns for all states — using our secure online portal, phone, and video appointments.
How do I get my documents to you safely?
Every client gets access to our 100% secure client portal, where you can upload and download tax documents, review reports, e-sign, pay your bill, and message our staff — instead of emailing sensitive files.
Can you handle both my business and personal taxes?
Yes — that is exactly what we are set up for. FTE services all of a client's business and personal accounting needs together: business and personal returns, bookkeeping, payroll, and planning, so nothing falls between two different firms.
I received a letter from the IRS. Can you help?
Yes. Our team is standing by with access to the various tax resolution programs and is ready to help you respond the right way. Bring us the letter as soon as you can — earlier is always better — and we will walk you through your options.
I'm starting a business. Where do we begin?
With a startup consultation. We help with the necessary documents for setting up your LLC, partnership, sole proprietorship, or corporation, and we build the day-to-day systems — financial tracking and reporting — that set your business up for success from day one.
Book your appointment with Gwen
Tell us a little about what you need and we will get you on the calendar. Prefer to talk first? Call or text — a person answers, not a phone tree.
Call or text(352) 474-5575
Visit1064 W Hwy 50, Suite 214Clermont, FL 34711
Office hoursMon–Thu 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMFri 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Online appointments available