Free checklist
Is your property a fit?
Cost segregation is not right for every property. This free checklist walks you through the simple signals that tell you if a study is worth it. Plain language, no call needed.
Strong fit signals
Five signs a study is worth it.
If most of these sound like you, a study will likely pay for itself many times over. The more that fit, the bigger your study can be.
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You own a building, not just land
Land does not depreciate. A study breaks the building into parts that can be written off faster.
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The building is worth about $200,000 or more
The bigger the building basis, the more there is to reclassify, so the study has more to work with.
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You rent it out or use it for business
Cost segregation is for income property. A home you only live in does not qualify.
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You placed it in service in the last few years
You can still catch up missed depreciation on older property in one shot. You do not have to amend old returns.
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You expect to keep it for a while
The biggest win is the early years. Holding the property longer lets you keep that benefit working.
Worth a closer look
Four cases that need a second read.
These are the gray areas. They can still be a great fit. The free calculator and a quick chat make the call, with no pressure.
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You have other income the deduction could offset
Whether you can use the deduction this year depends on the rules for your situation. The right answer is on your tax return.
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It is a short-term rental
Short-term rentals can be a strong fit, but the rules around how you use the deduction are specific. A study plus your return tell the full story.
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You bought, built, or remodeled recently
New construction and big improvements usually have lots of parts to reclassify, which can make a study larger.
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You plan to sell soon
Selling can bring back some of the benefit, called recapture. It is often still worth it, but it is worth a quick look first.
If a study is not worth it for your property, we will tell you straight.
Get the full readiness checklist.
We will send you the complete checklist plus the five things to gather before you start. Tell us where to send it.
What to gather before you start
- Your settlement statement or closing documents
- The purchase price and your best guess at the land share
- The date you started renting or using the property
- Any records of remodels or big improvements
- Photos of the property, inside and out
Already see a fit?
Run your numbers on the free calculator, then start a study and we will build the report around your property.