Real Estate Cost Segregation

Reap the benefits of substantial tax savings with cost segregation.

Cost segregation is the process of separating the costs of property, depreciable over 5 to 15 years, from the building and land acquisition or construction costs incurred after 1986, generally depreciable over 27.5 to 39 years. Typically, 25%-40% of costs are reclassified to shorter lives.

Performed by tax and engineering professionals, the practice of segregating building and land costs is primarily based on recent favorable court rulings and Internal Revenue Service Procedure 2002-9. There are also over 75 prior IRS revenue rulings, procedures and court cases that support cost segregation studies.

Accelerating current and future depreciation deductions or catching-up for depreciation deductions during prior years results in:

• Lower current income taxes
• Increased cash flow

Cost segregation can be performed for buildings acquired, constructed, expanded or enhanced since 1986. Buildings with the greatest potential for savings include:

Auto Dealerships Hospitals Industrial/Manufacturing Facilities Office Buildings Retail Chains Shopping Centers

Apartment Complexes Long-term Care Facilities Medical Centers Recreation/Sports Facilities Supermarkets Restaurants

For more information contact Jay M. Sattler.