Questions, answered.

Instead of depreciating your whole building over 27.5 or 39 years, a cost segregation study identifies parts of it — flooring, cabinets, landscaping, specialty electrical — that can be depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years. Front-loading those deductions means a bigger tax benefit in year one.

Pricing depends on the property. After your complimentary preliminary estimate, we quote a flat fee before any engagement. Most studies are priced to pay for themselves many times over in first-year savings.

Yes. A look-back study uses Form 3115 (Change in Accounting Method) to capture depreciation you missed, generally as one catch-up deduction on this year's return — no amended returns required.

Our studies use the detailed engineering cost estimate approach described in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, priced with RSMeans construction cost data, and prepared by our in-house cost segregation analysts. Your CPA receives a complete, defensible report with the classification detail they need.

Most engagements are delivered within a few weeks of receiving property data. If you have a filing deadline, tell us — we'll tell you honestly whether we can hit it.

Yes — short-term rental owners are one of our core audiences. Furnishings and guest-used equipment often qualify for accelerated treatment, and the first-year savings can be substantial.

Cost segregation is a well-established, IRS-recognized practice, documented in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide. We never promise guarantees — results depend on your property and tax situation, and your CPA makes the final call.

A settlement statement (or original basis information), any capital improvements, and basic building details. Our analysts handle the rest.