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How much does a Cost Segregation Study Cost?
“What does a cost segregation study cost?” is usually the second question a property owner asks, right after “how much could I save?” It’s a reasonable question, but it doesn’t have a single answer. Study fees can range from a few thousand dollars to well into five figures, and the number depends less on the […]
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Why Aren’t More Building Owners Taking Advantage of Tax Incentives?
Why Aren’t More Building Owners Taking Advantage of Tax Incentives? Commercial building owners are constantly looking for ways to improve cash flow, reduce operating expenses, and maximize returns on their investments. Yet many property owners continue to overlook valuable tax incentives that could deliver substantial financial benefits. Two of the most impactful opportunities available today-cost […]
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When Overvaluing Land Can Cost You Thousands of Dollars (and maybe more!)
When Overvaluing Land Can Cost You Thousands of Dollars (and maybe more!) When commercial real estate owners acquire a property, one of the most important tax decisions they make is allocating the purchase price between land and building value. While this allocation may seem like a routine accounting exercise, assigning too much value to the […]
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When Is It Too Late To Perform a Cost Segregation Study?
When Is It Too Late to Perform a Cost Segregation Study? One of the most common questions I get asked: “Have I missed my opportunity to perform a cost segregation study for this year?” The good news is that in most cases, the answer is “No”, especially if the owner has filed an extension for […]
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Unlocking Missed Tax Savings With a Look-Back Study
Unlocking Missed Tax Savings with a “Look-Back” Cost Segregation Study Many commercial property owners and real estate investors believe that if they did not perform a cost segregation study when a property was first acquired or constructed, the opportunity to accelerate depreciation has been lost. Fortunately, that is rarely the case. A look-back cost segregation […]
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Don’t Fear The Recapture
Don’t Fear The “Recapture” For many commercial real estate owners, cost segregation studies represent one of the most powerful tax planning tools available. By accelerating depreciation deductions, building owners can significantly improve cash flow, reduce current tax liabilities, and create opportunities to reinvest capital into their properties or businesses. Yet despite these benefits, some investors […]
