Keith Gardner CPA

Keith Gardner, CPA, is a dedicated tax professional who has built his career around guiding clients through challenging tax situations. He spent over 13 years working as a revenue agent and appeals officer at the Internal Revenue Service. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of how the IRS evaluates cases and which strategies can lead to successful outcomes. In 1996, he chose to leave the IRS and founded Keith Gardner, CPA, PLLC. From his office in Houston, Texas, he leads a team of seven professionals who serve clients across the nation. The firm has helped individuals and businesses resolve audits, tax liens, back taxes, and unfiled returns, settling hundreds of millions in tax liabilities. Each case is approached with careful preparation and a clear plan designed to meet the client’s needs. His background allows him to anticipate IRS questions and prepare responses built on experience rather than guesswork. When clients arrive feeling uncertain or stressed, he listens closely, reviews all the details, and explains options in a way they can understand. He believes in setting honest expectations and working step by step toward resolution. He is confident that every tax problem has a path forward, even when it requires time and determination to reach a fair outcome. This belief has helped many clients regain stability and move past overwhelming financial issues. As the firm has grown, he has remained personally involved with each case to ensure his standards are maintained and clients feel supported. He continues to follow changes in tax law and supports efforts to raise professional standards and accountability in the industry. For him, the most rewarding part of the work is seeing clients find relief and confidence after their cases are resolved. Keith Gardner remains committed to offering steady guidance and dependable service to anyone who turns to him for help with tax matters.