We’re excited to announce a powerful new addition to our website: a free Residential Cost Segregation Estimator—built specifically for landlords, CPAs, and real estate investors who want to take control of their after-tax returns.
If you own rental property, you’ve probably heard of cost segregation—a strategic way to accelerate depreciation deductions by breaking your property into shorter-lived components. The problem? It’s traditionally required a paid engineering study just to see if it’s worth it.
That’s why we built this estimator.
Our tool lets you estimate how much of your building’s value might qualify for 5-year personal property, 15-year land improvements, and standard 27.5-year building structure categories. You’ll also see:
- Bonus depreciation impacts (under IRC §168(k))
- First-year tax savings based on your federal and state tax rate
- Tailored results based on unit count, building quality, appliances, flooring type, HVAC system, and more
It’s fast, free, and educational—and while it doesn’t replace a full engineering-based study, it gives you a reliable benchmark before spending thousands on a formal report.
🔍 Try the tool here: Residential Cost-segregation Tool
When Should You Use It?
- You’re evaluating a new rental property acquisition
- You want to understand potential first-year depreciation
- You’re comparing different properties or rehab strategies
- You’re a tax professional doing high-level planning for a client
Disclaimer: This estimator uses general assumptions and industry benchmarks. It should not be relied upon for filing purposes. If you’re serious about maximizing depreciation, we recommend a formal cost segregation study backed by engineering detail.
Ready to explore a professional cost seg study? Book a strategy call now
