The things owners ask first.
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather over-explain than have you guess.
Is cost segregation legal and IRS-approved? +
Yes. It's a well-established application of existing depreciation law, supported by the IRS's own Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide and decades of case precedent. The key is doing it with proper engineering documentation — which is exactly what we provide.
What kind of property qualifies? +
Virtually any income-producing real estate: commercial buildings, apartment complexes, industrial and warehouse space, medical and retail, hospitality, and even significant renovations or tenant build-outs. If you're depreciating it, it's worth a look.
Is there a minimum property value? +
There's no hard rule, but studies generally make the most financial sense on buildings with a depreciable basis of roughly $500,000 and up. Our free feasibility analysis tells you definitively whether yours clears the bar.
I bought my building a few years ago — did I miss the window? +
No. A "look-back" study lets you claim the depreciation you should have taken in prior years and capture it in the current year via a 481(a) adjustment — typically without amending past returns.
How much does a study cost? +
Fees depend on property size and complexity, but every engagement starts with a free feasibility analysis so you can see the projected benefit against a fixed, transparent fee before committing.
How long does a study take? +
Most studies are completed within about four to six weeks from the point we have your property data and cost records.
What about depreciation recapture when I sell? +
It's a real consideration, and we model it honestly up front. For most owners the time-value of accelerated deductions still wins — and strategies like 1031 exchanges can defer recapture. We'll walk through it with your CPA.
Do you replace my accountant? +
Not at all. We deliver the engineered study; your CPA applies it on your return. We work alongside them and provide everything they need in the format they prefer.
What do you need from me to start? +
To begin the free analysis, just the property address, your purchase price or construction cost, the date placed in service, and the property type. That's enough for us to estimate the opportunity.
Ask us — it's free.
Send the basics and we'll answer with real numbers for your property.
