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← Back to Top 19 Bookkeepers Elsewhere in Iowa (2026)Kuhl, Phillips, & Jans, Inc.
What we could verify
- Registered business?
- Registration found: Iowa Secretary of State, status Active (DOMESTIC PROFIT; Iowa active entities file, 2026-11 download), formed 2002
- CPA license or firm permit?
- Not verified
- Publishes prices?
- Not stated on its website
- Local or remote?
- Not stated on its website
- Software?
- QuickBooks
Who they say they serve: technology (self-reported, from the firm's own website)
2 of 5 answered from a dated source.
Documents 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
Score breakdown
Dark bar: points earned. Grey bar: the weight we could check.
Evidence
| Claim | What the source shows | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | Kuhl, Phillips, & Jans, Inc. | home page Oct 19, 2026 | |
| Website | https://taxforu.com/ | home page | |
| Office locality | Coralville, IA | home page | |
| Phone | +13195452215 | home page | |
| Offers bookkeeping | Documented: ...to content Tax Experts You Can Count On From tax preparation and proactive planning to bookkeeping and payroll, we offer practical solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether... | home page | |
| AP / AR | Documented: ...your business and generating more profits. Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses Accounts payable (entry, bill paying) Accounts receivable (entry, invoicing, deposits... | /services/business/small-business-bookkeeping-se | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Payroll coordination | Documented: ...Experts You Can Count On From tax preparation and proactive planning to bookkeeping and payroll, we offer practical solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re an... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Industries served (documented) | technology | /services/business/small-business-bookkeeping-se | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Software supported | QuickBooks | /services/quickbooks/setup-for-quickbooks | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record | IRS preparer record for John Paul Phillips · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: KUHL PHILLIPS & JANS INC | IRS preparer records Third-party Sep 27, 2026 | 6 pts (max 6) |
| What is included / excluded | Documented: ...whether filing an amended return is appropriate. Common reasons for amending a return include: Missing or correct tax documents Changes in filing status Missed deductions or... | /services/tax/tax-planning | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Reporting cadence stated | Documented: ...to plan rules Follow all applicable federal and state payroll laws Prepare and file quarterly reports like Form 941, State Unemployment, and State Withholding Prepare annual... | /services Sep 28, 2026 | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Named contact / team | John Phillips, CPA | /about/our-team | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Communication channel / process | Documented: ...here to help! Give us a call, and our team will be happy to assist you. (319) 545-2215 Client Portal Login Stay Informed & Maximize Your Tax Savings Get expert tax tips, financial... | home page | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Entity found in the state business registry | Business registration found: KUHL, PHILLIPS, & JANS, INC. · IA corp no. 273172 · Iowa Secretary of State · Active (DOMESTIC PROFIT; Iowa active entities file, 2026-11 download) | State business registry Third-party Nov 10, 2026 | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Formed 2002-11-27 (effective date of an Iowa-formed entity) | State business registry Third-party Sep 26, 2026 | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Privacy / data-handling page | Documented: Privacy Policy | /privacy | 2 pts (max 2) |
Checked and not found
- Not documented. Checked 8 pages of the firm's own site on 2026-09-26 (Firm's own website): Monthly bookkeeping (0 pts, max 8); Catch-up / cleanup (0 pts, max 5); Month-end close + reporting (0 pts, max 6); Local / remote model stated (0 pts, max 3); Pricing approach published (0 pts, max 6); Onboarding described (0 pts, max 4).
Not verified (not checked yet, so each scores 0 and counts against coverage): Service area; Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) (0 pts, max 8); Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing (0 pts, max 6); Working contact route verified (0 pts, max 2).
Check it yourself on the state's own records: Iowa Accountancy Examining Board license search and business registry search.
- Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record: The IRS's public file of active tax preparers (PTIN holders, updated 2026-02-23) lists John Paul Phillips under the business name 'KUHL PHILLIPS & JANS INC' in Coralville, IA. The record lists: CPA. It is one individual's IRS preparer record, not a firm license or a directory listing. Its CPA entry is self-reported to the IRS and is not a state CPA license. It does not prove service quality.
- Entity found in the state business registry: Business registration found: Iowa Secretary of State active business entities (Iowa Data Hub dataset 554) lists KUHL, PHILLIPS, & JANS, INC. (IA corp no. 273172), status Active (DOMESTIC PROFIT; Iowa active entities file, 2026-09 download), checked 2026-09-26. It confirms a registered entity, not a license to practice accountancy.
- Operating 1+ year (registry formation date): The registry records 2002-11-27 as the effective date of an Iowa-formed entity.
Data limitations
- 20 of 23 evidenced items come from Kuhl, Phillips, & Jans, Inc.'s own website and are labelled self-reported.
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