Stop Falling for “Cheap” Studies. They Are Costing You a Fortune.
If you are shopping for a cost segregation study based on price alone, stop right there. After reviewing hundreds of studies from other providers over the past two decades, our team has seen it all. Most firms are selling shortcuts disguised as solutions. They toss around buzzwords like “cutting-edge software” and “advanced tech,” hoping you will not notice what is missing — a detailed engineering study that maximizes your tax savings.
What they do not tell you is this:
You are grasping at pennies and leaving dollars on the table. These “cheap” studies skip the hard work — no breakdown of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) systems, no line-item values, no forensic-level detail. And when the IRS comes calling? That same provider is suddenly nowhere to be found — or cap their hours to your detriment.
The Gentleman’s Truth
That $2,500 study from a smooth-talking rep? Sure, it sounds like a deal — until it quietly robs you of $100,000 ... or even seven figures in missed write-offs and leaves you wide open to IRS scrutiny.
At Cost Seg America, we do it differently. Our team uses the top two approaches recognized by the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide: 1. Detailed Engineering Approach from Actual Cost Records and 2. Detailed Engineering Cost Estimate Approach. Our team breaks down every component, every system, every nuance of your property—because we know one thing: details defend deductions.
What Does 6–15% More Depreciation Actually Mean?
Our Detailed Engineering Studies routinely uncover 6–15% more in total depreciation than those mass-produced, model-driven studies and residual studies (low level Approach 4 and 5 by the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide).
Let’s break that down: If you own a $5 million commercial property, our approach could unlock an extra $300,000 to $750,000 in accelerated deductions. That means more money in your pocket — money you can reinvest, expand with, or simply use to build wealth faster.
And here is the kicker: because our studies are built using the IRS’s gold-standard engineering methodologies, these deductions are fully defensible. In over 23 years, none of clients has had to return a single dollar in an audit of their cost segregation study.
5 Questions You Must Ask Any Cost Segregation Provider
All six IRS-approved methods are technically accepted, but only Methodologies #1 and #2 (engineering-based) provide a full forensic breakdown of every component — both short-life (5, 7, and 15-year) and long-life (27.5- and 39-year) assets.
Most providers lump the 39-year category into vague catch-all terms like “Structure” or “Remaining Basis” — which the IRS frowns upon because it shows a lack of detail and proper classification.
Cost Seg America’s team breaks down every wall, floor system, window, and roof assembly with engineering precision—because every line item matters. No other provider on the first two pages of Google delivers this level of depth and accuracy.
If the study does not clearly break out MEP components, you are not getting a true engineering study — and you are leaving serious deductions behind. And that is your money that you will not make by going with the detailed engineering study.
Many providers rely on drone companies, outsource photo takers, or ask you — the client — to snap a few pictures for support. That is not a real inspection. With the Cost Seg America team, the analyst who is actually working on your study is the same professional who conducts the physical site visit. They know exactly what to look for — and exactly how to document it for maximum tax benefit.
The asset detail report is your depreciation roadmap. It lists every reclassified item — from conduit to cabinetry — with values, class lives, and assigned units. You will use it to update your fixed asset schedule, manage partial asset dispositions, and support your CPA in any future improvements or repairs. Most low-cost studies skip this step because they never actually identified the assets in the first place — they just estimated the benefit. With the Cost Seg America team, it's standard—because audit protection starts with precise documentation, backed by engineering expertise.
Ask for proof. With our team, not a single client has had to return a penny in over 23 years. Can other technique providers say the same?
Choose the Firm That CPAs Trust and Auditors Respect
Cost Seg America is not here to win a race to the bottom. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through precision and methodologies that stand up to scrutiny. Our team delivers more than studies—we provide audit-ready documentation, legal tax savings, and the peace of mind that comes from engineering-grade precision. Stop grasping at pennies.
Why Clients Trust Cost Seg America
✅ 23 years of experience
✅ 15,000+ studies completed
✅ Perfect IRS audit record
✅ 6–15% more depreciation than competitors
✅ 100% audit defense at no extra cost
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