Cost Segregation Studies
Unlock the power of accelerated depreciation on your rental and commercial properties. Telos Tax & CPA delivers streamlined cost segregation studies that integrate directly into your tax planning and returns.
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What Exactly is a Cost Segregation Study?
A cost segregation study is a detailed analysis of your building that breaks it into components with shorter tax lives. Instead of depreciating the entire property over 27.5 or 39 years, we identify parts of the property that can be depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years, so you can claim larger deductions right away.
A cost segregation study will typically:
• Analyze your purchase closing statement, construction or renovation costs, and other key documents
• Separate qualifying building and site components into shorter depreciation categories
• Calculate the additional depreciation you can claim now and in future years
• Provide a clear report and depreciation schedules that tie directly to your tax returns
The end result is a supportable set of numbers you can rely on, with depreciation that better matches how your property actually wears out over time.
Who is a Cost Segregation Study For?
Cost segregation is most valuable if you:
• Own residential or commercial rental property with a building cost exceeding $250,000
• Placed the property in service in the current or prior three years; we can “catch up” missed depreciation with a Section 481(a) adjustment instead of amending old returns.
• Plan to hold the property for at least a few years
• Expect solid current or future taxable income where front-loading depreciation will actually reduce what you owe.
• Are buying, building, or renovating and want to structure those costs in a tax-efficient way from the start.
We would be happy to review your property and tax position with a free consultation to determine if a cost segregation study may be right for you.
Why Telos for Your Cost Segregation Study?
We focus on cost segregation studies that deliver a clear return on investment. For most 1-4 unit rentals and small commercial properties in the $250,000-$3 million range, pricing starts around $1,000, with most studies falling between $1,500 and $3,000. We’ll show you the estimated tax savings and our fixed quote up front before you commit.
Telos Tax & CPA is a good fit if you want:
• Experience across property types: Single-family rentals, duplexes/quadplexes, small apartments, shopping centers, restaurants, offices, small medical, fast food, warehouses, and distribution.
• Right-sized expertise for $250,000–$3 million properties: This is the range where our approach shines; for larger projects (above ~$4 million) we work directly on your behalf with a national engineering firm.
• Low-friction, digital process: Simple information checklist to keep your time investment low and the project moving.
• Integration with your broader tax picture: We incorporate the cost segregation study directly into your tax planning and income tax returns.
How Our Cost Segregation Process Works
We keep the process simple, transparent, and focused on real tax savings.
1. Initial consult and property review: Brief call to review your property, tax position, and whether a study makes sense.
2. Estimate of benefits and fixed-fee quote: We provide an estimate of accelerated depreciation and tax savings, along with a clear fixed-fee quote.
3. Document gathering and digital onboarding: If you decide to move forward, we send a short checklist and secure upload link for your closing statement, cost breakdowns, and any key documentation.
4. Analysis and report: We perform the analysis (or coordinate with our engineering partner for larger properties) and deliver a clear report and schedules.
5. Implementation on your tax returns and follow-up: We integrate the results into your tax returns, handle any 481(a) adjustment, and remain available for questions.
Free Cost Segregation Consultation
This brief call is the ideal first step if you’re considering a cost segregation study. We’ll review your property and tax situation at a high level, discuss whether a study is likely to make sense, outline potential tax savings, and explain our process and fees so you can decide if it’s right for you.
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