Managing Member, EA
Scott Duffitt
Scott has worked in this Columbia City office since 1995 and has owned the firm since 2019. He focuses on individual, business, partnership and estate tax work.
More about ScottColumbia City, Indiana ยท Since 1995
Tax and accounting help from people who know Whitley County
Tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping and plain-English business advice for local families and small businesses. We have worked from the same Columbia City office since 1995, and we are taking new clients.
- Enrolled Agent on staff
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- 95+ years combined experience
Accepting new clients 
Scott, Chelsie, Jerry and Crystal
Talk to a real person in Columbia City
Call and you reach our office on Van Buren Street. Tell us what you need and we will set up a time to meet.
Already a client? Upload documents in ShareFile
- 1995
- Same Columbia City office since
- 95+
- Years of combined experience
- EA
- Enrolled Agent, licensed to practice before the IRS
- 5.0
- Google rating from 9 reviews
What we do
What we can take off your plate
Pick one service or hand us the whole back office. Your fee is a set monthly or weekly amount based on what you use.
Tax planning
Plan ahead so April brings no surprises. We look at your whole year and find what the tax code lets you keep.
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Tax preparation
Individual, corporate, partnership, trust, estate and gift returns, prepared accurately and filed on time.
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Payroll
We calculate payroll, write the checks and file every state and federal quarterly and annual form.
See payroll
Bookkeeping
We record transactions in QuickBooks, reconcile bank and credit card statements and keep depreciation schedules current.
See bookkeeping
Management consulting
Sit down with us to read your profit and loss statement and balance sheet and see what is driving profit.
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Budgeting
We go through your P&L and bank statements with you and build a budget aimed at a better bottom line.
See budgeting“Taxes are lots and lots of fun.”
Why Duffitt & Associates
A small office that treats your business like family
You work with the same people every year. They know your name, your business and what happened last April.
- Experienced. Our team brings more than 95 years of combined experience.
- Personable. We treat clients and their businesses like our own family.
- Professional. Careful work, clear answers and deadlines met.
Getting started
Three steps to hand it off
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Step 1: Call or send a message
Tell us what you need help with. We will find a time to meet that works for you.
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Step 2: Meet with us
Bring last year's return and your questions. We will tell you what we can do and what it costs.
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Step 3: Hand it off
Upload documents securely through ShareFile or drop them at the office. We take it from there.
The people who answer when you call
Senior Staff Accountant
Chelsie Gowen
Chelsie has more than 10 years of tax experience, an MBA from the University of Saint Francis and QuickBooks ProAdvisor training.
More about Chelsie Staff Accountant
Jerry Starr
Jerry joined in 2021 after a 26-year career with the US Postal Service, coming home to Columbia City to work with local clients.
More about Jerry Administrative Assistant
Crystal Waggoner
Crystal has run our front office since January 2023. Churubusco resident, kayaker and owner of three English Springer Spaniels.
More about CrystalWhat our clients say
Scott has been a big help to our business. Always breaks down accounting advice and has always been honest. Highly recommend him to any business or person when looking for a good accountant.
Great service, always quick to answer any questions we might have, highly recommend!
We've worked with Duffitt & Associates to help with our business accounting. Great service and very knowledgeable.
Common questions
Are you taking new clients?
Yes. Call 260-244-7611 or send us a message and we will set up a first meeting.
How much do your services cost?
Your fee is a set monthly or weekly amount based on which services you use. We go over it with you at your first meeting.
Do you work with individuals or only businesses?
Both. We prepare individual returns as well as returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, estates, trusts and gifts.
How do I get my documents to you?
Clients upload files through our secure ShareFile portal. You can also drop paperwork off at the office on Van Buren Street.
Visit us
Stop by the office in Columbia City
We are on Van Buren Street and work with clients across Whitley County and the Fort Wayne area.
Office 118 E Van Buren St
Columbia City, IN 46725 Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Columbia City, IN 46725 Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Phone 260-244-7611
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Office hours
- January to May
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- June to August
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- September to December
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed daily from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch, and closed on weekends.
Fridays are open January through May only.
- Columbia City
- Churubusco
- South Whitley
- Larwill
- Fort Wayne
- Whitley County
Ready to hand off the paperwork?
Call our Columbia City office or book a time to sit down with Scott and the team.