Accelerated depreciation
Reclassify into 5-, 7- and 15-year property categories to dramatically front-load depreciation deductions.
§ Cost Segregation
Accelerate depreciation. Free up cash flow.
An engineering-based cost segregation study reclassifies components of a building into shorter-life categories — turning depreciation into a present-day cash benefit instead of a 27.5- or 39-year drip.
What is a cost segregation study?
It's an analysis performed by tax and engineering professionals that identifies and reclassifies components of a building — like electrical, plumbing, HVAC and finishes — that can be depreciated over 5, 7 or 15 years rather than the standard 27.5 years (residential) or 39 years (commercial).
The result: substantially larger depreciation deductions in the early years of ownership, which lowers taxable income and frees up cash to reinvest, pay down debt or distribute.
Studies are typically pursued after a purchase, construction, or significant renovation — but they can be performed on properties you already own using IRS Form 3115, with no amended returns required.
20–40%
Avg. benefit on $5M property
Yes
Catch-up via Form 3115
100%
IRS-defensible
§ Benefits
Why owners and CPAs choose this study.
Catch-up without amending
Properties already in service qualify too — claim missed depreciation on this year's return via Form 3115.
Bonus depreciation alignment
Pair reclassified components with current bonus depreciation rules for additional first-year benefit.
Improved cash flow
Lower current-year tax liability translates directly into capital you can deploy somewhere productive.
Engineering-grounded
Real on-site review by engineers — not spreadsheet-only estimates — produces a defensible study.
Audit support included
If your study is ever questioned, we stand behind it with full documentation and IRS correspondence.
§ Who qualifies
Who benefits most.
Office buildings and mixed-use
Multifamily and short-term rentals
Industrial and warehouse
Retail and restaurants
Medical and dental practices
Hospitality and self-storage
Manufacturing facilities
Properties placed in service in the last 15 years
§ How it works
How a study comes together.
01
Free benefit analysis
We review your purchase documents, depreciation schedule and property details to estimate savings before you commit.
02
Site inspection
Our engineers physically inspect the property — cataloging components, materials and systems.
03
Reclassification & report
Components are reclassified into proper recovery periods with full engineering documentation.
04
CPA-ready deliverable
Your accountant receives a turn-key report with Form 3115 support if needed.
§ FAQ
Common questions.
Don't see your question? We'll answer it in your free consult.
A cost segregation study is an analysis performed by tax and engineering professionals to identify and reclassify components of a building that can be depreciated over a shorter period than the building itself — leading to significant tax savings for property owners.
§ Receipts
What our clients have said.
Honest reviews from owners and CPAs we've worked with — unedited and pulled from Google.
5.0 on Google
“We had a great experience working with Chris. They did everything they said they would, communicated thoroughly, and delivered on time.”
Luke DowellGoogle
“Chris and his team were very responsive. They quickly reviewed our situation and put together a plan to save on our taxes. Highly recommend!”
Anwar AlkabsGoogle
“Chris, Sarah, and the team are really great and experts in their space. Chris goes out of his way to help — free Zoom consultations are great value.”
Dr. DiabGoogle
§ Services
Other ways we save you money
Most clients qualify for more than one of these. We'll surface every applicable incentive in your free benefit analysis.
§ Let's connect
Curious what you might save? Let's find out.
Most studies pay for themselves several times over. Book a free 30-minute benefit analysis with a CPA — no commitment, no upsell.