Cost Segregation is a tax planning strategy that can provide companies and individuals who have acquired, constructed, or renovated real estate assets with increased cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and reducing or deferring federal and state income taxes.

Cost Segregation is an engineering analysis of real estate assets performed to identify and segregate the costs associated with components that can be depreciated more quickly for federal and state income tax purposes. Typically, real estate assets are depreciated over 27.5- or 39-years for tax purposes. The primary purpose of a Cost Segregation analysis is to identify those assets which are properly depreciated over 5-, 7-, or 15-years and are eligible for additional first year bonus depreciation. Depending on the type of real estate asset, as much as 20% to 50% of the cost may be eligible for accelerated depreciation. By identifying and accelerating depreciation deductions associated with these assets, Cost Segregation provides increased depreciation deductions, which can decrease federal and state income taxes and increase cash flow.

Cost Seg EZ is a web-based tool that helps real estate investors identify cost segregation opportunities and maximize their tax savings. Our tool is based on detailed models, 20+ years of experience, and over 1,000 cost segregation studies completed, which informs our calculations and allows us to identify the types of assets that can be segregated and accurately estimate the costs associated with those assets. Simply input information about your property and generate a cost segregation report in just a few simple steps. We also offer review by our experienced engineering team, which typically takes 2-3 business days.

We currently offer two web-based options for getting a cost segregation report from Cost Seg EZ.

A DIY cost segregation report from Cost Seg EZ allows you to instantly generate cost segregation studies for your properties. This report is available for residential properties with a cost basis less than $3M and minimal post-acquisition improvements. The cost for a DIY cost segregation report is $545 per property.

An Engineer Reviewed cost segregation report from Cost Seg EZ provides all of the ease and simplicity of the DIY report PLUS our engineering team conducts a detailed review of your information to ensure maximum accuracy and benefits. The cost for an Engineer Reviewed cost segregation report is $795 per property.

We also offer fully-engineered cost segregation studies starting at $1,800 per property. Please contact us for more information and a quote for this option.

DIY cost segregation reports from Cost Seg EZ are available for residential properties with a cost basis less than $3M and minimal post acquisition improvements.

Engineer Reviewed cost segregation reports from Cost Seg EZ are available for residential properties with a cost basis less than $3M and any amount of post acquisition improvements.

We also offer fully-engineered cost segregation studies for all property types and sizes. Please contact us for more information.

Cost Seg EZ offers a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional cost segregation studies. Rather than hiring an engineer to perform a detailed analysis of your property, you can use our online tool to quickly and easily generate a cost segregation study on your own. Our tool is user-friendly and guides you through the process step-by-step, making it easy to identify and reclassify assets for maximum tax savings. Additionally, our pricing structure is based on the cost basis of your property, rather than the time and resources required to complete the study, so you can be confident that you are getting a fair price for the value you receive.

To generate a cost segregation study with Cost Seg EZ, you will need to provide some basic information about your property. This will include the address, square footage, year built, construction quality, property condition, flooring types, kitchen cabinets and appliance details, exterior improvements, etc.

If you have any questions or are unsure of how to respond to any of the inputs when using Cost Seg EZ, we have several resources available to help you. Our tool includes detailed instructions and a how-to video that can guide you through the process step-by-step. If you still have questions or need additional assistance , don't hesitate to contact us. You can also click here to schedule a consultation or demo. Our team is here to help and will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Yes, we offer audit support as an add on for an additional charge. This audit support must be purchased within 14 days of the completion of your cost segregation report. Please contact us for additional details or to purchase our audit support package. If you do not purchase audit support at the time of your original cost segregation report and require our support in the future, we offer our services on an hourly basis. The cost of this service will be billed at our standard hourly rates at the time the hours are incurred and is subject to the availability of our staff.