As trusted advisors, we’ve noticed that many real estate owners are unaware of a powerful tool to reduce taxable income and improve cash flow: cost segregation studies.
With year-end approaching, now is the perfect time to explore this strategy and take advantage of significant tax-saving opportunities.
What is a Cost Segregation Study?
A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that reclassifies certain components of income-producing rental or commercial properties into shorter depreciation schedules. Here’s how it works:
? Identify qualifying components: Items like electrical systems, plumbing, flooring, and exterior improvements can often be depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years instead of the standard 27.5 or 39 years.
? Accelerate deductions: This allows you to bring significant depreciation benefits into the current tax year.
? Boost cash flow: Reduced taxable income means more money to reinvest in your business or portfolio.
In our experience, cost segregation studies typically generate 3-5 times the cost of the study in tax savings, making them a high-ROI strategy for real estate owners.
Why Act Now?
The end of the year is the optimal time to take action. By conducting a cost segregation study before year-end, you can capture these tax savings on your current tax return. Even properties purchased, constructed, or renovated in the past few years may qualify.
What Types of Properties Qualify?
This strategy applies to income-producing properties, including:
?? Residential rentals (long-term or short-term, including Airbnb/VRBO)
?? Commercial properties (e.g., car washes, warehouses, offices, retail facilities)
?? Properties with significant renovations or improvements
?? *Note*: Primary residences do not qualify, as this strategy is exclusively for income-generating properties.
How Do You Know If You Qualify?
Not every property will benefit from a cost segregation study. Factors like property type, usage, and the value of improvements play a role.
To help you determine if this strategy is right for you, we’re offering complimentary discovery calls. Our team will review your property details and guide you through the process to assess whether you qualify.
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Don’t wait—year-end deadlines are fast approaching! Contact us to ensure you’re not leaving money on the table.