TaxFederal
Cost Segregation Study
Accelerates depreciation by reclassifying building components into shorter tax lives, front-loading deductions.
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What it’s worth
Typically frees 20–40% of a building's basis into 5/7/15-year lives; often a large first-year cash-tax benefit.
How often you need it
One-time study per property; revisited on acquisition, construction, or major renovation.
What you provide
Provide property records, cost basis, and closing/construction documents; ~2–4 weeks of provider work.
Risks to know
IRS scrutiny if the study is not engineering-based; recapture on later sale.When it matters: At filing and on audit.
Helpful reading
- What is cost segregation?
- Bonus depreciation basics
- What records providers will ask for
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