What Is Cost Segregation and How It Boosts Your Tax Savings

Cost segregation is a powerful engineering-based tax strategy that involves identifying and reclassifying components of a commercial property into shorter depreciation categories. By accelerating the depreciation of certain assets, property owners can claim larger deductions earlier in the property’s life cycle, resulting in reduced tax burdens and enhanced cash flow.

Our cost segregation studies are meticulously designed to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines while optimizing your savings. Whether you’re a real estate investor in need of clarity or a financial professional seeking trustworthy methods, CSSX is your partner in achieving financial efficiency through tax planning.

Key Benefits of Cost Segregation Studies

Accelerated Depreciation Services

Through our cost segregation process, we help you reallocate property assets into shorter-lived depreciation categories. This allows you to claim deductions sooner, enhancing cash flow and providing funds for reinvestment.

Reduced Income Tax Liability

By identifying assets eligible for accelerated depreciation, our studies ultimately reduce your taxable income. Lower taxable income means lower income tax liability, freeing up resources to grow your business or portfolio.

Tailored Services for Commercial Properties

Our expertise lies in cost segregation for commercial property owners seeking to maximize their investment returns. Whether you own multifamily, ST or LT residential rental rentals, hotels, office spaces, retail buildings, self-storage, or industrial facilities, CSSX ensures that your property’s financial potential is fully realized.

Why Choose CSSX for Cost Segregation Services?

At CSSX, we pride ourselves on in-house expertise that stands apart from competitors. Unlike other firms, we handle every project internally, using proven methods and advanced engineering techniques. This ensures accuracy, compliance, and maximum results for our clients.


Our team is committed to helping you understand the full value of cost segregation studies and how they fit into your broader financial strategy. Whether you own a $200,000 residential rental or a $100M commercial building, CSSX applies the same protocols to deliver the best results using the number one IRS defined engineering based method. With a five-million-dollar insurance policy and an impeccable track record of no overturned studies, CSSX stands out as the partner you can trust.

CSSX’s 10-Point Detailed Engineering Approach

At CSSX, we offer comprehensive engineering-based tax consulting solutions, including the following services as part of our detailed engineering approach using actual cost records:

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    Identification of specific projects and assets for cost segregation analysis

  • #2

    Collection and substantiation of all direct and indirect project costs to validate the total project cost.

  • #3

    Conducting site visits to inspect facilities, assess their intended use, and identify assets within the facility and on the site.

  • #4

    Documentation of assets through detailed photography, including progress and pre-construction images where available.

  • #5

    Review of record drawings, specifications, contracts, bid documents, contractor pay requests, and other construction-related cost documentation.

  • #6

    Assignment of assets to appropriate property classes and recovery periods, such as land, land improvements, building, equipment, furniture, and other tangible personal property.

  • #7

    Preparation of detailed quantity take-offs and computation of unit costs using contractor cost information.

  • #8

    Determination of total cost basis for each asset by applying unit costs, with reconciliation to total actual contractor costs.

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    Allocation of indirect costs to specific assets, either on a pro-rata basis for project-wide indirect costs or specifically for asset-specific indirect costs.

  • #10

    Grouping of assets by class life, recovery period, and placed-in-service dates to streamline depreciation calculations and asset system entries.

Our expertise delivers accurate and efficient cost segregation analysis, helping you maximize tax benefits while adhering to all regulatory standards.

Take the Next Step Today

Accelerate your tax savings and unlock the true potential of your property portfolio. Call 844-277-2779 or contact CSSX today to schedule a consultation for our cost segregation studies and learn how you can benefit from accelerated depreciation services. Gain the peace of mind that comes from working with experts who are dedicated to your success. Get started now and take control of your tax strategy with CSSX.