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Retail Cost Segregation: Chester Donut Shop Case Study

This donut shop in Chester, VA was purchased in 2016. Without a cost segregation study, it would have generated approximately $25,300 in first-year depreciation. Engineered Tax Services conducted a cost segregation study to determine the building’s depreciation rate more accurately. This resulted in an accelerated first-year depreciation value of $484,100.

Building Type: Donut Shop Retailer

Building Location: Chester, VA

$458,760.03 in first-year tax savings

Reclassification

Cost Segregation Summary

Cost Segregation Benefit

Building TypeBuilding Location
RestaurantChester, VA
Property Reclassification
5-Year15-Year39-Year
$343,518.15$132,358.82$8,234.34
1st Year Depreciation (Without Cost Seg)1st Year Depreciation (With Cost Seg)
$25,300.00$484,100.00
Total First Year Tax Savings
$458,760.03
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Retail Pharmacy Cost Segregation: Turlock, CA Case Study

Property Overview Property Type:Retail Pharmacy Location:Turlock, CA Year Acquired:2025 Placed in Service:November 10, 2025 Total Depreciable Basis:$600,208.24 Land Value:$358,744.05 Engineered Tax Services (ETS) performed an engineering-based cost segregation study on

Cost Segregation Study for a Luxury Apartment Community in Red Oak, Texas

Apartment Cost Segregation Texas Case Study: $52M Community

Project Overview Property Type: Multifamily ApartmentsLocation: Red Oak, TexasTotal Depreciable Basis: $52,008,500 A multifamily apartment owner in Red Oak, Texas engaged Engineered Tax Services (ETS) to perform a comprehensive engineering-based Cost Segregation Study

R&D Tax Credits for Construction

R&D Tax Credits for Electrical Engineering & Construction

Overview A full-service electrical contractor specializing in commercial and heavy industrial construction engaged Engineered Tax Services to evaluate and document its research and development (R&D) activities across multiple tax years.

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