Proof of Usefulness Report

Column Tax

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+727
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Column Tax is a verified high-growth fintech (Series A, $26.8M funding) offering API-first tax filing. While the submission itself was extremely low quality (incorrect tags, false 'everyone' reach claim, lazy text), external validation confirms significant real-world utility, major partnerships (MoneyLion, Current), and strong market relevance. The score reflects the high value of the actual business, heavily penalized in the 'Response Quality' section but bolstered by verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+153
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+790
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+727

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our mission at Column Tax is to democratize access to financial help and meaningfully improve people’s lives by providing game-changing tax solutions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Developer Tools, Games
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline