Target Alpha Financial

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Target Alpha is a full-service accounting firm based in CO. We are professional, experienced, and affordable.

Target Alpha is a full-service accounting firm based in CO and specializes in tax, accounting, and financial planning. We offer a broad range of services for individuals, business owners, executives, and independent professionals. We have extensive multi-state experience and have clients throughout the United States and abroad. Jeff Peterson, Owner/Manager
Jeff has over 35 years of diverse finance

, management, tax and consulting experience. He has extensive experience with closely-held businesses. He has held roles in accounting, finance and executive management. He understands business and their owners from the inside-out. At Target Alpha, Jeff is the lead tax preparer, financial planner and business advisor. As a client of Target Alpha, you can leverage Jeff’s experience to guide you with tax, business and personal financial planning as well as business issues from start-up to strategic managerial issues. Jeff is an Enrolled Agent with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with majors in both Accounting and Management and he also holds an Executive Certificate in Personal Financial Planning. Alex Kerr, Accountant
Prior to joining Target Alpha Financial, Alex attended Colorado State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. During his time there, he was a member of the honor society for accounting, finance, and information systems students in the Rockwell College of Business. Outside of school, Alex interned with David W. Kerr CPA in California where he practiced Taxation.

If you’d like to help a charity for a period of time but ultimately benefit one or more heirs and potentially save gift ...
06/03/2026

If you’d like to help a charity for a period of time but ultimately benefit one or more heirs and potentially save gift and estate taxes, consider a charitable lead trust (CLT). You transfer assets to the irrevocable CLT and the charity receives payments from it for a term of years. When the term expires, the remaining assets are distributed to the CLT’s beneficiaries. The CLT assets can include publicly traded securities, real estate, business interests and even private company stock. Call us at (970) 223-3635 for more details.

Are tax problems weighing on you? If you’re facing IRS notices, unfiled tax returns or mounting tax debt, acting quickly...
06/02/2026

Are tax problems weighing on you? If you’re facing IRS notices, unfiled tax returns or mounting tax debt, acting quickly can make a difference. We can help you evaluate resolution options and work with the IRS to possibly reduce the burden. Call us at (970) 223-3635 to discuss your situation and explore next steps.

A mission statement is a concise, formal declaration of a business’s core purpose. The right one can serve as a rallying...
06/01/2026

A mission statement is a concise, formal declaration of a business’s core purpose. The right one can serve as a rallying cry for employees and a powerful marketing tool that attracts customers and drives revenue. So, whether you’re writing one for the first time or revising it during a rebrand, craft yours carefully. It can have a surprising impact on your bottom line. Please call us at (970) 223-3635 for help aligning your company’s core purpose with its financial parameters and strategic objectives.

Does your business provide complimentary on-site food and beverages for employees? The rules for deducting certain busin...
05/29/2026

Does your business provide complimentary on-site food and beverages for employees? The rules for deducting certain business meals have changed. Beginning in 2026, employers generally can’t deduct 1) meals treated as de minimis fringe benefits, or 2) employer-provided meals that are excludable from an employee’s income and provided for the employer’s convenience on business premises. For the 2025 tax year, generally the former were 100% deductible and the latter were 50% deductible. Contact us at (970) 223-3635 to discuss whether this change will affect your company and how to plan accordingly.

F**A taxes on W-2 wages are split equally between employee and employer. For self-employment income, you pay both halves...
05/27/2026

F**A taxes on W-2 wages are split equally between employee and employer. For self-employment income, you pay both halves, but the “employer” half is deductible. If you own and work in a business structured as a partnership, the income passing through to you for income tax purposes generally is also subject to self-employment taxes, even if it isn’t distributed to you. If your income exceeds certain levels, you also could be subject to the 0.9% additional Medicare tax. Call us at (970) 223-3635 to review your situation.

The stepped-up basis rules can reduce capital gains tax for family members who inherit your assets. Under these rules, w...
05/26/2026

The stepped-up basis rules can reduce capital gains tax for family members who inherit your assets. Under these rules, when your loved one inherits an asset, its tax basis is “stepped up” to its fair market value at the time of your death. If the heir later sells the asset, he or she will owe capital gains tax only on any appreciation after your date of death, rather than on the entire gain since you acquired it. Investment accounts, business interests, real estate and personal property are among the assets affected by the stepped-up basis rules. Call us at (970) 223-3635 for details.

Do you dream of retiring early? As in, really early? So do adherents of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Man...
05/25/2026

Do you dream of retiring early? As in, really early? So do adherents of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Many FIRE followers aim to retire in their 40s or even 30s! They make it happen by saving at least 50% of their current income, which some maximize by working second jobs. Obviously, this requires discipline and planning. But if early retirement is a priority, call us {Phone%} so we can help you make it happen.

The IRS has issued final regulations on the tax deduction for qualified cash tips. The legislation commonly known as the...
05/22/2026

The IRS has issued final regulations on the tax deduction for qualified cash tips. The legislation commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” created the deduction of up to $25,000 per year for 2025 through 2028. Qualified tips generally refer to cash tips received by an individual in an occupation that “customarily and regularly” received tips on or before Dec. 31, 2024. The final regs list more than 70 eligible occupations. In addition to occupations previously listed in the proposed regs, the final regs add visual artists, floral designers and gas pump attendants. The final regs also provide clarifications to the definition of a qualified cash tip. For more details, call us at (970) 223-3635.

If the IRS audits your income tax return, you may need to produce documentation. In general, the IRS has three years to ...
05/20/2026

If the IRS audits your income tax return, you may need to produce documentation. In general, the IRS has three years to assess additional tax, starting from the date the return was filed or due, whichever is later. For example, if you filed your 2022 return by the April 18 deadline in 2023, the IRS generally has until April 18, 2026, to assess a tax deficiency. So you potentially can discard records related to that return after April 2026. But records should be held longer in certain situations. And you should keep copies of your returns forever. Call us at (970) 223-3635 with questions.

Two federal tax breaks can help offset the cost of accessibility improvements. In 2026, qualifying small businesses (wit...
05/19/2026

Two federal tax breaks can help offset the cost of accessibility improvements. In 2026, qualifying small businesses (with $1 million or less in gross receipts or no more than 30 full-time employees in 2025) may claim the Disabled Access Credit. It’s generally worth 50% of eligible accessibility costs (up to a $5,000 maximum). Businesses of any size may also deduct up to $15,000 per year for qualified architectural and transportation barrier removal. You can claim both benefits in the same year, but not for the same expense. New construction isn’t eligible for either break. If you’re planning upgrades, call us at (970) 223-3635 to help you make the most of these incentives.

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5416 S Strauss Cabin Road
Fort Collins, CO
80528

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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