Case Studies: Manufacturing
View cost segregation case studies for custom manufacturers, manufacturing facilities, and food manufacturers. Here you’ll find several case study examples regarding research and development tax incentives and disposition studies for manufacturing plants.
Manufacturing Case Studies
Manufacturing facilities are among the most asset-intensive properties in the real estate market, containing a dense concentration of specialized infrastructure that goes far beyond standard building shells. Engineered Tax Services helps manufacturers identify and reclassify a significant portion of their facility costs—often between 30% and 60%—into accelerated depreciation categories. By isolating process-related electrical systems, specialized plumbing for industrial waste, and reinforced flooring designed to support heavy machinery, ETS enables plant owners to front-load deductions. This strategy provides critical capital that can be immediately reinvested into new production lines, R&D, or workforce expansion.

R&D Case Study on a Custom Manufacturer in New York
1 Year Tax Savings: $689,289.00 Engineered Tax Services helped this custom manufacturer in New York claim research and development tax

Cost Segregation Study For A $2.2 Million Manufacturer San Diego, California
$368,837.70 in first-year tax savings This San Diego, California manufacturer was purchased for $2.2 million in 2021. Taking the straight-line

Cost Segregation Study For Industrial Property In Grovetown, Georgia
$395,121.65 in first year tax savings This $1.5 million industrial property was purchased in Grovetown, Georgia in 2021. Taking the

Disposition Study For A Wood Manufacturing Facility In Louisiana
Engineered Tax Services determined and identified the unit of property cost basis for improvements made to these two manufacturing facilities

Cost Segregation and 179D Energy Tax Credits for Manufacturers
By applying cost segregation, property investors accelerate depreciation, reduce tax liability and increase their bottom line. This aids in future benefits

179D Energy Study for a Manufacturing Facility in Princeton, MN
Location Improvement % Contribution Tax Benefit Princeton, MN – 30,280 sq. ft. $54,504 Lighting %31.38 Envelope %8.07 HVAC %10.68 Total



