Unlock Hidden Tax Savings in Your Commercial Property
Cost segregation studies can help commercial real estate owners accelerate depreciation, reduce current taxable income, and improve after tax cash flow. This site is educational only and may refer you to partner firms.
- Understand tax timing benefits and tradeoffs
- Estimate potential savings with simple tools
- Compare options with audit aware context
We Serve All Commercial Properties
From office buildings to multifamily complexes, we deliver IRS-compliant cost segregation studies tailored to your property type.
Office Buildings
Corporate headquarters, multi-tenant offices, and professional buildings.
Industrial Properties
Manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and processing plants.
Hotels & Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Retail Properties
Shopping centers, standalone retail, and mixed-use developments.
Warehouses
Storage facilities, logistics centers, and flex spaces.
Multifamily
Apartment complexes, senior living, and student housing.
How Cost Segregation Works
Our streamlined process makes it easy to unlock substantial tax savings with minimal effort on your part.
Property Analysis
We review your property details and determine eligibility for cost segregation benefits.
Engineering Study
Our certified engineers conduct a detailed analysis of all building components and site improvements.
Comprehensive Report
You receive a detailed, IRS-compliant report ready for your tax professional.
Tax Savings
Claim accelerated depreciation deductions and improve your cash flow immediately.
Explore the Cost Segregation Guide
Comprehensive resources covering every aspect of cost segregation for commercial property investors.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Financial analysis, tax savings calculations, and cash flow impact assessments by property type.
Eligibility and Rules
Qualification criteria, property requirements, and compliance considerations for cost segregation studies.
Process
Step-by-step study methodology, documentation requirements, and professional service options.
Timing and Strategy
Strategic considerations for study timing, tax law changes, and depreciation optimization.
Advanced Tax Strategies
Cost segregation works alongside other tax tools — understanding how they interact helps investors make more informed planning decisions.
Section 179D Energy Deduction
Explore the Section 179D energy-efficient commercial building deduction and how it combines with cost segregation for enhanced tax savings.
Bonus Depreciation
Understand how bonus depreciation rules interact with cost segregation to accelerate deductions in the year assets are placed in service.
Stacking Tax Strategies
Learn how to combine cost segregation with multiple tax incentives and credits to maximize total tax benefits on real estate investments.
1031 Exchange
Understand how 1031 exchanges interact with cost segregation and what investors should consider when deferring gain on a property sale.
Section 45L Energy Credit
Learn how the Section 45L new energy-efficient home credit applies to residential property developers and combines with cost segregation strategies.
Energy Tax Incentives
Explore federal and state energy tax incentives that complement cost segregation for sustainable building improvements and renewable energy systems.
R&D Tax Credits
Discover how research and development tax credits can apply to real estate construction and renovation projects alongside cost segregation benefits.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Understand how LIHTC projects can maximize tax benefits through cost segregation while maintaining compliance with affordable housing requirements.
New Markets Tax Credit
Learn how NMTC-financed projects in low-income communities can layer cost segregation with community development tax incentives.
Complete Tax Planning
Comprehensive guide to integrating cost segregation into broader tax planning strategies for real estate portfolios and investment structures.
Opportunity Zones
Explore how Qualified Opportunity Zone investments can combine with cost segregation to defer capital gains and accelerate depreciation deductions.
IRS Audit & Compliance
Understanding IRS rules, audit risk, and compliance requirements is essential to maintaining the defensibility of a cost segregation study.
IRS Rules and Compliance
IRS audit guidelines, quality standards for cost segregation studies, and what makes a study defensible under examination.
Real Estate Professional
How real estate professional status affects passive loss rules and unlocks additional tax benefits from cost segregation.
Depreciation Recapture
What happens to accelerated depreciation deductions when a property is sold and how recapture tax applies at disposition.
Form 3115
Learn how Form 3115 is used to apply a change in accounting method when implementing a cost segregation study on existing property.
The Advantage
Built for clear explanations and practical investor decision-making.
Maximize Tax Savings
Recover up to 15-45% of your purchase price through accelerated depreciation deductions.
Immediate Cash Flow
See benefits in your first tax filing—no waiting years for returns on your investment.
IRS-Compliant
Our studies meet all IRS guidelines and have been successfully defended in audits.
Certified Engineers
Studies conducted by licensed professionals with specialized cost segregation expertise.
CPA Partnerships
We work directly with your tax advisor to ensure seamless implementation of findings.
ROI Guarantee
Our studies typically deliver 10:1 or greater return on your investment.
Ready to Discover Your Tax Savings?
Get a free, no-obligation property analysis to see how much you could save with a cost segregation study. Our team is ready to help you maximize your investment.
Do you perform cost segregation studies in-house?
No. We are an educational and referral hub. We connect you with vetted partner firms and may earn a commission if you engage them.
Are the studies IRS compliant?
Partner firms use engineering-backed studies that follow IRS guidance and have been successfully defended in audits.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. You can request a free, no-obligation analysis to see if a cost segregation study makes sense for your property.