Review the property
Start with the property type, acquisition or construction cost, and date placed in service.
Your property.A closer look.
Cost segregation can bring eligible depreciation deductions forward. Start with the kind of real estate you own.
Start my residential briefA rental. An investment.
From rental homes to condos, certain appliances, finishes, and site improvements may follow different depreciation schedules from the building. Personal use and your ability to use deductions matter too.
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Start with
your property.
A rental home, an apartment building, a commercial investment. The useful questions start with what you own—and what you want to do next.
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Your property, decodedQuestion 1 of 3
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Read the building.
Not just the price.
A closer look separates the structure, selected interior assets, exterior improvements, and land. Explore the categories below; the complete drawing stays visible.
Architectural section · Select a category below
A useful question for your CPA
Illustrative categories only. Not all interior items or exterior costs qualify for shorter lives. Asset use, applicable tax rules, and the facts of the property determine classification. Bonus depreciation and deduction limits require separate review.
The takeaway: a cost segregation study doesn’t create a new expense. It evaluates when eligible property costs can be deducted.
Find my starting point
A study.
A clearer picture.
Evaluate the opportunity
Consider the potential accelerated deductions and whether a study makes financial sense.
Identify eligible assets
A detailed study evaluates building components and assigns appropriate depreciation classifications.
Coordinate with your CPA
Your tax professional reviews the findings and determines how to apply them to your return.
Every property.
Its own story.
Could your real estate be working harder for you? These property categories may offer cost segregation opportunities.
Homes & multifamily
Single-family rentals, apartments, duplexes, and qualifying short-term rentals. Property use and your tax position shape the analysis.
Commercial property
Office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and self-storage. Specialized assets and site improvements may warrant a closer look.
Commercial real estate
Office, retail, industrial, hospitality, self-storage, and other commercial properties.
Put the numbers
to the test.
The same property can produce very different illustrations. Move the sliders to see why eligibility, usable deductions, and fees matter.
Illustrative tax deferral, less assumed fee
$29,500
Timing illustration only. Not permanent savings, ROI, or an incremental first-year estimate.
Reclassified basis
Assumed deductible & usable now
Illustrative tax deferral before fee
Less hypothetical fee
100% assumed usable nowRemainder not modeled
The question worth asking
No email gate. No submission or storage. Change an assumption; the illustration updates instantly.
Read the model, not just the result. Reclassified basis = building basis × assumed reclassification. Assumed immediately usable deduction = reclassified basis × usable percentage. Illustrated deferral = that deduction × tax rate; displayed result subtracts the assumed fee. The model assumes your chosen deduction is available immediately; it does not determine bonus-depreciation eligibility or apply actual depreciation schedules. It ignores baseline depreciation, passive activity and other statutory limits, state differences, fee deductibility, future recapture, time value of money, and later-year deductions. Negative results are possible. These controls are hypothetical inputs, not advice, industry benchmarks, or a property-specific estimate.
Questions
worth asking.
The basics every property owner should know.
What exactly is cost segregation?
Cost segregation is a tax-planning strategy that separates eligible components of a property from the building itself. Certain assets may qualify for 5-, 7-, or 15-year depreciation rather than the building’s longer schedule. Land is not depreciable.
Is this a tax credit or permanent tax savings?
Neither is guaranteed. Cost segregation generally changes the timing of depreciation deductions and may defer income taxes. A future sale can trigger depreciation recapture, and the overall benefit depends on your circumstances and holding period.
Can I use it for a property I already own?
Potentially. A look-back study may identify depreciation that could have been taken in earlier years. A CPA can determine whether a Form 3115 accounting-method change and a Section 481(a) adjustment are appropriate.
Will I automatically receive bonus depreciation?
No. Eligibility and the applicable rate depend on the asset, acquisition and placed-in-service dates, elections, and current law. Your tax advisor should confirm the rules that apply to your property.
Do I still need my CPA?
Yes. A cost segregation study supports depreciation classifications; your CPA evaluates deductibility, passive activity rules, filing requirements, and how the strategy fits your overall tax plan.
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