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Cost segregation, made simple.
Clear guides on how a study works, who it is for, and how to keep more of your money. Written for owners, not just accountants.
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The basics, in plain words.
What is cost segregation?
A plain-language look at how a study finds faster deductions inside a building you already own.
Read the guideTax strategy
Use your study with the right plan.
The short-term rental exception
How owners of 7-day-average rentals can use cost-seg losses against regular income, no real estate pro status needed.
Read the guideForm 3115: catching up missed depreciation
Own the property for years? Claim every deduction you missed in one catch-up, with no amended returns.
Read the guideBonus depreciation and the OBBBA law
Why 100% bonus depreciation is back for good, the dates that decide your rate, and how a study unlocks it.
Read the guideIRS and audit
Built to hold up.
Court cases and tax authorities
The IRS rulings, code sections, and Tax Court cases behind a defensible study. Search by category and property type. Cited in every Appendix A.
Read the guideWhat makes a study audit-defensible?
The IRS publishes its own quality standards for cost segregation studies. See the checklist, and how our report is built to it.
Read the guideBy property type
What a study looks like for your building.
Multifamily and apartments
From a duplex to 50 units: unit appliances and flooring, dedicated hookups, parking, and the evidence lesson from the AmeriSouth case.
Read the guideSelf-storage facilities
Storage runs on its site: paving, fencing, gates, lighting, and signage. Plus the honest answer on unit partitions.
Read the guideMedical and dental offices
The hookups rule for equipment-serving plumbing and electrical, cabinetry honesty, and the 15-year QIP angle for buildouts.
Read the guideFree STR hours log template
A free CSV to track material participation hours for your short-term rental, with the 7-day rule in plain words. No email required.
Read the guideGetting ready
Simple steps to prep for your study.
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