What's in the preliminary analysis?

A one-page institutional memo with your estimated Year-1 federal depreciation deduction, the added Year-1 federal tax benefit compared with standard straight-line depreciation on the same basis (a typical figure plus the range most of our delivered studies fall inside, at your tax bracket, or 37% if we don't have it), basis allocation across land / 5-year / 15-year / 27.5- or 39-year property, and a 5-year depreciation schedule. Designed for investor and CPA review.

Is this the same as ordering a full study?

No. The preliminary analysis uses statistical land allocation and metro-typical component ratios. A full engineering-backed study refines these figures with property-specific component verification, audit documentation under IRS Pub. 5653, and finalized depreciation schedules.

How is the land allocation determined?

When public assessor data is available for the parcel, we use the assessor's land percentage. When not available, we use a statistical metro-level allocation. The analysis explicitly states which method was used.

How fast is the analysis delivered?

About a minute after you submit the form. The analysis is emailed as a PDF attachment.

What information do you need?

Four inputs: the property address, property type, purchase price, and the year placed in service. Plus your email for delivery.

Preliminary analysis · one page · ~1 minute

Get the preliminary cost segregation analysis for your property.

A one-page institutional memo with your Year-1 federal depreciation estimate, basis allocation, and 5-year schedule. Designed for investor and CPA review.

Property address

Pick from the dropdown so we can pull the assessor land allocation when available.

Property type

Placed in service

Purchase price

Phone (optional)

Only if you'd like us to walk you through the numbers. We won't call otherwise.

We use your email to deliver this analysis and a short cost-seg primer (unsubscribe anytime). Preliminary federal estimate; not a substitute for an engineering-based study.

What's in the analysis

Estimated Year-1 Federal Deduction

The hero figure your CPA cares about — combined 5-year, 15-year, and first-year base-life depreciation under current bonus rules.

Added Year-1 Federal Tax Benefit

How much more a study could lower your federal taxes in Year 1 than standard straight-line depreciation on the same basis. It uses your tax bracket if you gave us one, and 37% if you didn't. The headline is the typical result for your property type, with the range most of our delivered studies fall inside. Your actual benefit also depends on whether you can use the deduction this year.

Basis Allocation

Land, 5-year personal property, 15-year land improvements, and long-term building structure, with assessor-verified or statistical land allocation flagged.

5-Year Depreciation Schedule

Year 1 through Year 5 plus a 10-year cumulative figure. Composite of all asset classes, formatted for CPA review.

Why this differs from a full study

The preliminary analysis uses statistical modeling, public records, and metro-typical component ratios. It is designed to size the opportunity and start the CPA conversation. A full engineering-backed cost segregation study includes property-specific component verification, audit documentation under IRS Pub. 5653, and finalized depreciation schedules. State tax treatment varies by jurisdiction; verify with your CPA before filing.