Specialties
Fortitude Tax & Accounting is a proactive tax planning and accounting firm serving growth-minded professionals and small business owners. We help clients move beyond basic compliance by providing clear guidance, thoughtful tax strategies, and reliable bookkeeping that supports better decisions year-round—not just at tax time.
Our firm works primarily with therapists, real estate professionals, and other service-based businesses who value clarity, organization, and long-term planning. Whether you’re navigating self-employment, an S corporation, rental properties, or multi-state issues, we focus on helping you understand the “why” behind the numbers so you can run your business with confidence.
Fortitude is led by Melissa Calwell, CPA, EA, who brings over 30 years of experience in both public accounting and the private sector. Our approach is practical, personalized, and systems-driven—we believe a well-designed financial foundation reduces stress and creates space for growth. Clients appreciate our responsiveness, straightforward communication, and commitment to doing things right the first time.
At Fortitude Tax & Accounting, we don’t just prepare returns—we help build better businesses, by design.
History
Established in 2019.
Wasatch Accounting Solutions was conceived with one primary mission in mind- helping entrepreneurs succeed. After many years working in traditional accounting firms we learned that as accountants there’s a difference in being a tax advisor and a business advisor. Taxes are important, but helping business thrive and grow is our true passion. We offer full accounting and business advisory services to keep you compliant, informed and provide the financial data to help your business thrive and grow.
Meet the Business Owner: Melissa C.
Melissa's credentials include: CPA, Enrolled Agent for the IRS, Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and CA Real Estate Broker's license.
Additionally, her experience includes Tax Manager with Ernst & Young- working exclusively with high net worth individuals
Senior Management in a thriving start up (25 to 525 employees in 36 short months!) Where she built an accounting and HR department as just part of her role during her tenure.
Melissa is also a business owner just like you - she understands wearing ALL the hats!
Melissa has a significant amount of experience working with individuals and all types of businesses in a wide variety of industries and professions in both accounting and income tax matters.
Melissa's start in business administration and accounting started when she worked in her families' business. The entrepreneurial spirit and the work and dedication every business owner pours in to their success is why she has made helping her life's work