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 ScottAbout us
A Columbia City accounting office since 1995
Scott Duffitt walked into this office as an intern in December 1994. He bought the firm in 2019, and you still find us at the same address on Van Buren Street.
Our story
Three names, one office
The sign out front has changed twice. The address, the phone number and the people who know your file have not.
“Taxes are lots and lots of fun.”
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1995
Scott finishes his accounting degree at Manchester College and joins this Columbia City office full time, then part of American Express Tax & Business Services.
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2005
The office becomes Starr CPA & Associates.
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2019
On September 1, Scott buys the firm from Starr CPA & Associates and it becomes Duffitt & Associates, LLC. Chelsie joins the same year.
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2021 to today
Jerry joins in 2021 and Crystal in 2023. Same office, same phone number, still taking new clients.
Meet the people behind your return
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.
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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.
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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 CrystalIn the community
We live and volunteer here too
Our team lives in Columbia City and Churubusco. You will see us at the ballgame on Friday nights.
- Treasurer and classroom volunteer, Junior Achievement of Whitley County
- Finance committee, Whitley County Chamber of Commerce
- Community Support Team, Whitley County Youth for Christ
- Board member, Churubusco Business, Education and Community
- Public address announcer for Churubusco Eagles football and baseball since 2009
Ready to hand off the paperwork?
Call our Columbia City office or book a time to sit down with Scott and the team.