Maximize depreciation, minimize taxes. Our cost segregation studies and real estate tax strategies have saved investors millions.
Get Your Free Property AnalysisFrom cost segregation to 1031 exchanges, we cover every angle of real estate tax optimization.
Accelerate depreciation on investment properties. Reclassify components into 5, 7, and 15-year property for massive Year 1 deductions.
STR properties qualify for unique tax benefits under the 7-day rule. Offset W-2 income with rental losses.
Defer capital gains taxes when selling. We handle strategy, timeline, and QI coordination.
Own properties for years without a cost seg? Recover depreciation through amendments or Form 3115.
Invest capital gains into QOZs for tax deferral and potential gain elimination after 10 years.
Qualifying as RE Professional under IRC 469(c)(7) unlocks unlimited loss deductions against any income.
How a cost seg study transforms your tax picture on a $500K rental property.
| Category | Without Cost Seg | With Cost Seg |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation Method | Straight-line (27.5/39 yr) | Accelerated (5, 7, 15 yr) |
| Year 1 Depreciation | $14,545 | $175,000 |
| Year 1 Tax Savings (37%) | $5,382 | $64,750 |
| 5-Year Cumulative Savings | $26,909 | $192,500 |
| IRS Compliant | Yes | Yes - IRC 168 |
| Documentation | Basic | Engineering-Based Report |
LTR & STR
Duplexes to 100+ units
Airbnb & VRBO
Office, retail, mixed-use
Warehouses & flex
Climate & non-climate
An IRS-approved engineering analysis that reclassifies building components from 27.5/39-year to 5, 7, and 15-year categories, accelerating depreciation deductions significantly.
Yes. Lookback studies recover missed depreciation in a single year through Form 3115 or amended returns going back 3 years.
STR properties with average rental periods of 7 days or less are not passive. With material participation (100+ hours), losses offset W-2 and business income.
Yes. Under OBBBA, 100% bonus depreciation is permanent. The full accelerated depreciation from a cost seg can be taken in Year 1.
Our studies are $1 per square foot. A 2,000 sq ft property costs $2,000. Typical savings are 25-35x the study cost.
Not necessarily. The STR loophole allows non-RE professionals to offset W-2 income with rental losses if the property has a 7-day average rental period and you materially participate.
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