In 1935, James E. Wiggins, Sr., an employee of a downtown Columbus furniture store, and his wife Margaret, began preparing income tax returns for Central Ohioans in their home on the near east side of Columbus. It wasn’t long until Mr. Wiggins opened the first J. E. Wiggins & Co. office at the corner of East Main Street and Ohio Avenue.
For 35 years, Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins owned and operated J. E. Wiggins & Co. eventually expanding their services to include bookkeeping and payroll. In the 1960’s they opened several satellite offices to serve even more Central Ohio taxpayers. Finally in 1970, Mr. Wiggins sold his tax preparation business and he and Mrs. Wiggins retired.
During the 1970’s the new owners continued to serve the area and expand the number of offices. In 1980, the business was incorporated as Wiggins Accounting Service, Inc. yet retained the original name of J. E. Wiggins & Co. Throughout the 1980’s, 1990’s and now in this century, J. E. Wiggins & Co. has been a locally owned business – not a franchise and not part of a national chain – with four convenient offices ready to serve our clients.
Over 80 years have passed since J. E. Wiggins & Co. began preparing income tax returns and our goal has always been to provide the best tax service possible, with guaranteed accurate returns, for the most reasonable fee possible. We truly value our customers’ loyalty. To have served so many clients for so long reflects their trust in us, and for that we are most grateful.
J.E. Wiggins & Co. was founded on the principles of honesty and trust, and that tradition continues today. Our mission to provide you with the best service, with guaranteed accurate returns, at the most reasonable fee possible has not changed throughout our over 80 years in the income tax preparation business.
We are most proud of our staff and our years of income tax experience. Attention to detail, innovative thinking and knowledge allow us to consistently meet and exceed the needs of our clients.
Name | Years of Service |
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LuAnne Shelby | 44th year |
Mike Eesley | 42nd year |
Betty Carroll | 33rd year |
Debbie Skinner | 27th year |
Kim House | 24th year |
Art Davis | 21st year |
Steve Betts | 9th year |
Charlie Sheldon | 9th year |
John Wronski | 8th year |
Don Waliser | 8th year |
Murray Brunton | 7th year |
Greg King | 7th year |
Cathy Howard | 3rd year |
Katelyn Brogley | 3rd year |
Paul C. Lappert, Jr. | 3rd year |
Janet Steele | 2nd year |
Drew Skinner | 2nd year |
Linda Wendt | 2nd year |