Cost Segregation

One decision could save you thousands.
A modern apartment building with orange, translucent orange, and gray balconies.

Cost Segregation

One decision could save you thousands.

A cost segregation study is a powerful tool for owners of real estate. It provides a method of accelerating depreciation on real estate acquisitions or capital improvements. Real estate owners of multi-family, retail or commercial properties may be asking: Can we save a significant amount on taxes? It is possible with the right tax planning guidance following a cost segregation study.

A cost segregation study identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten their depreciation life for tax purposes, which is a method for reducing current income tax obligations. Personal property assets include a building’s non-structural elements, exterior land improvements and indirect construction costs.

It’s the planning and client interaction throughout the year that really provides value to both parties in a real estate transaction. The more we know, the more we can help with ideas such as cost seg studies. That’s the Walter Shuffain way.

- Jonathan Yorks, CPA, Managing Shareholder

Presenting you with opportunities that other professional firms may overlook is a small step in our consulting process. The value comes from tax advantages over time. With proper entity structuring, accounting treatment and research, we support future acquisitions, exchanges and/or sales.

As consultants to real estate developers, private equity funds, investors and business owners, Walter Shuffain is a recognized leader in real estate consulting. Whether you need us today, tomorrow or 20 years from now, you have a partner in Walter Shuffain.

Ask the Expert

Articles of Interest

The Importance of Proper Inventory Management for Financial Stability

Proper inventory management is essential for sustaining your business’s financial health. Though it may not always be the most obvious…

Cash Reserves and Business Stability: Building Financial Resilience

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Running a business is no easy feat. Every day, you’re juggling several different…

Federal Court in Texas Suspends BOI Reporting Requirements Under Corporate Transparency Act

You may have heard that on December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction suspending the…

BDO Alliance USA