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Who is the Cost Segregation Authority in New York?
Top Firms in The Empire State Cost segregation allows property owners to accelerate their depreciation deductions, potentially resulting...
Mar 26, 20255 min read


What is Qualified Improvement Property?
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) is an important tax category that affects how businesses handle the depreciation of certain...
Mar 13, 20254 min read


3 Reasons Cost Segregation Experts Should List on FindCostSeg.com
Real estate investors aiming to enhance their tax savings through cost segregation require straightforward options and expert advice....
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Missed the Cost Segregation Boat? Why It's Never Too Late to Accelerate Depreciation
Let me share something that many real estate investors never realize, but it could save you tens of thousands in taxes starting this...
Mar 9, 20254 min read


What is a depreciation schedule?
A depreciation schedule is a comprehensive accounting record that monitors the gradual decline in value of an asset throughout its useful life. For real estate investors, these schedules serve as valuable tax tools, enabling you to deduct the cost of income-generating properties over time, which can significantly lower your taxable income without impacting your cash flow. Depreciation Basics Depreciation refers to the wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence of propert
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Bonus Depreciation in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Real Estate Investors
The real estate investment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the reinstated 100% bonus depreciation
Feb 27, 20256 min read


What is a 1031 Exchange? Rules to Know and Integration with Cost Segregation
I've put together a detailed guide that covers 1031 exchanges and how they can be effectively paired with cost segregation . Let me...
Feb 22, 20255 min read


The Leading Cost Segregation Firms in California: 2025 Analysis
When real estate investors in California aim to enhance their tax benefits through cost segregation, selecting the right firm can greatly...
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Understanding IRS Form 3115: Application for Change in Accounting Method
What is Form 3115? Businesses need IRS approval to change their accounting methods to ensure consistency and fairness in tax reporting....
Feb 16, 20254 min read


What is 45L Tax Credit?
The 45L Energy Tax Credit is a federal incentive designed to promote energy-efficient residential construction.
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Playbook for Pub 946: How to Depreciate Property
Here's the thing about depreciation: it's the tax code's way of acknowledging that everything we build, buy, or develop eventually wears...
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Understanding Sections 1231, 1245, and 1250 Property Classifications
Meet Sharron, a thriving business owner who recently made the decision to sell off two significant assets from her manufacturing company:...
Feb 4, 20254 min read


Does Your Cost Seg Advisor Know What They Are Doing?
My first Airbnb taught me that expertise in cost segregation is about much more than software and spreadsheets.
Jan 25, 20253 min read


What is IRS Publication 946?
IRS Publication 946, "How to Depreciate Property," is a comprehensive tax document that explains how businesses and individuals can...
Jan 16, 20252 min read


How to List Your Cost Segregation Firm in the FindCostSeg Directory
Welcome to FindCostSeg , the directory that connects qualified cost segregation firms with real estate investors nationwide. Our...
Jan 10, 20252 min read


What is 179D?
The 179D tax deduction, also known as the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction , is a section of the tax code designed to incentivize energy efficiency in commercial properties. Enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 , 179D allows building owners and designers to claim a tax deduction for implementing qualifying energy-efficient improvements in commercial buildings. Fundamentals of 179D Energy Efficiency Focus : The deduction applies to improvements made
Jan 10, 20253 min read


What is Recapture?
In tax accounting, recapture is the process of adjusting taxable income higher due to certain deductions made in the previous period. A common example is depreciation recapture , which occurs when an asset is sold for more than its adjusted cost basis. The IRS uses this provision to collect taxes on the profitable sale of an asset that a taxpayer had previously used to offset taxable income. re·cap·ture /rēˈkapCHər/ 1: the act of retaking How Recapture Works in Real Esta
Jan 8, 20253 min read


What is Estate Planning?
Think of estate planning as creating a detailed instruction manual for your loved ones about your wishes and assets. Just as you might...
Jan 7, 20253 min read


How to Find the Best Cost Segregation Study for Long Term Rentals
When you invest in a long-term rental property, you're not just purchasing a building, you're acquiring a complex asset.
Jan 5, 20254 min read


Best Cost Segregation Firms in Utah
In Utah's growing real estate market, cost segregation studies have become an essential tool for property owners.
Jan 3, 20254 min read
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