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The Hidden Heroes of Cost Segregation Analysis
When you hear the term cost segregation , you might picture accountants buried in spreadsheets. But the true champions of cost...
Sep 242 min read


How Cost Segregation Transforms Multifamily Tax Strategy
When I first dipped my toes into real estate, I started where most people do, with single-family rentals. While they have their place, it...
Sep 163 min read


Section 179 vs Bonus Depreciation - Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to getting the most out of your tax deductions, business owners and real estate investors can find themselves weighing the...
Sep 134 min read


Capitalize vs Expense in Real Estate: How It Impacts Your Tax Deductions
When it comes to managing investment properties, one significant decision you'll encounter during tax season is whether to capitalize or...
Sep 93 min read


Why an Online Cost Segregation Study Beats Traditional Methods
The Rise of Online Cost Segregation Cost segregation has long been a powerful tax strategy for real estate investors, allowing them to...
Sep 53 min read


The Depreciable Life of a Roof: What STR and LTR Owners Should Know
For real estate owners of rentals, a roof replacement is likely to come up as a property upgrade... While the primary role of a roof is...
Sep 13 min read


When Is Cost Segregation Analysis Worth It?
Top Considerations Explained | Cost Segregation Analysis Is the juice worth the squeeze? If you’re holding real estate and not using cost...
Aug 124 min read


A Guide to Cost Segregation for Self-Storage Investors
Why Smart Self-Storage Owners Don’t Wait on Cost Segregation. You didn’t invest in self-storage for slow returns. Whether you’re building...
Aug 75 min read


Small Expenses, Big Savings: Leveraging the De Minimis Safe Harbor Election
When it comes to getting the most out of your tax deductions in real estate, every little detail counts. One often-missed but incredibly...
Jul 24 min read


What is Straight Line Depreciation?
When you invest in real estate, understanding how your assets depreciate isn’t just an accounting formality... it’s a crucial strategy...
Jun 303 min read


How My DIY Cost Segregation Almost Cost Me $70,000 in Tax Savings
Right before the pandemic hit, I took the plunge and bought my first commercial property, a cozy mixed-use building with retail space on...
Apr 24 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 134 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 94 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...
Mar 63 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 225 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 183 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 64 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 162 min read


Thriving in a Shifting Tax Environment: The Strategic Power of Cost Seg
As the tax landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's crucial for real estate owners and investors to get a solid grasp on cost...
Dec 30, 20244 min read


How to Calculate MACRS Depreciation
The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is the primary method for calculating depreciation for tax purposes in the United...
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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