What Is Cost Segregation — And Why It Matters
Cost segregation is an IRS-approved engineering-based tax strategy that reclassifies building components and improvements into shorter depreciation schedules. Instead of waiting 39 years (commercial) or 27.5 years (residential) to fully depreciate your property, we identify and reclassify certain assets into 5, 7, or 15-year categories, accelerating deductions and freeing up immediate cash flow.
Translation: Bigger deductions. Lower taxable income. More money in your pocket — now, not decades from now.
Who Benefits from Cost Segregation?
If you’ve built, purchased, expanded, or renovated a property worth $200,000 or more in the last 15 years, you’re likely leaving significant tax savings on the table. Our services are ideal for:
Actual Results
Here’s some savings examples from specific building types.
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Property Type: Restaurant
Date Acquired: July 2019
Purchase Price: $2,652,877 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $464,126
Restaurants
Property Type: Manufacturing
Date Acquired: June 2020
Purchase Price: $5,431,703 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $670,299
Manufacturers
Property type: Auto Dealer
Date Acquired: October 2019
Purchase Price: $5,096,000 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $617,220
Auto Repair | Dealerships
Property Type: Retail Strip Center
Date Acquired: January 2020
Purchase Price: $5,555,041 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $778,289
Retail Strip Centers
Property Type: Dental Office
Date Acquired: July 2020
Purchase Price: $1,506,900 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $236,373
Dental Office
Property Type: Residential
Rental Date Acquired: December 2019
Purchase Price: $260,910 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $21,318
Residential Rental
Property Type: Office Building
Date Acquired: June 2019 Purchase
Price: $4,811,095 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $343,306
Office Building
Property Type: Storage Facility
Date Acquired: February 2019
Purchase Price: $4,052,325 (less land)
First Year Tax Savings Benefit: $413,025
Self-Storage
Research & Development tax credit
If your business is driving innovation, the US federal R&D Tax Credit could put real money back in your pocket. R&D tax credits are government incentives designed to encourage companies to invest in innovation, helping offset costs associated with developing new or improved products, processes, software, or techniques — and this incentive isn't limited to tech giants or pharmaceutical companies. Industries like manufacturing, engineering, software development, and even food and beverage businesses can qualify.
The Real Impact of Cost Segregation
Boost Cash Flow Immediately –
Redirect significant tax savings back into your business or next investment.
Reduce Current Tax Liability –
Pay less in taxes this year while remaining fully IRS-compliant.
Increase ROI on Every Property –
Unlock the hidden value inside your real estate portfolio.
Strategic Planning Tool for CPAs –
Enhance tax strategies and long-term planning for your clients.
The Woodlands’ #1 Resource for Cost Segregation
Whether you own a single property or a nationwide portfolio, one simple study could be the difference between overpaying taxes and unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings.
Request Your Free Cost Segregation Estimate Today
Stop giving the IRS more than you owe. Contact Tom Brodie and CSSI – The Woodlands today for your free, no-obligation property analysis and discover how much cash flow you’re missing out on.
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CSSI – Cost Segregation Services, Inc.
Tom Brodie, Cost Segregation Specialist – The Woodlands, TX
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