By applying cost segregation, property investors accelerate depreciation, reduce tax liability and increase their bottom line. This aids in future benefits via abandonment, repairs, routine maintenance and overall asset management. ETS performs hundreds of cost segregation studies on a monthly basis for property owners, providing a detailed engineering review of assets including special purpose mechanical and electrical systems, decorative finishes, site improvements, and any process related to special purpose construction.
| Location (Chicago, IL) | Class Life | MACRS Classification Accelerated Tax Benefit |
| Nonresidential Real Property | 31.5/39 Year | $7,055,766.31 |
| Asset Class Land Improvement | 15 Year | $2,922,687.22 |
| Asset Class Distributive Trades and Services | 5 Year | $1,626,881.47 |
| Total Benefit | $11,605,335.00 |
% amounts relate to how much was reallocated from the depreciated basis
Cost Segregation is based on a 40% tax bracket for federal and State Taxes and performed on the ADR Asset Depreciation Range. Financial benefits are realized by maximizing net present value through deferring tax payments and using increased cash flow to strengthen your portfolio or scale your business. The tables above identify the difference between a cost segregation study and traditional 39.5 year capitalization. The line graph (if shown) demonstrates the impact of investment cash.
Cost Segregation
Engineered Tax Services, Inc. (ETS) has helped thousands of property owners nationally increase their cash-flow by accelerating depreciation through our cost segregation studies. Our cost segregation studies work to uncover potential tax savings and increase cash flow through reclassification and depreciation of property. ETS provides a “Detailed Engineering” review as part of our reporting process, working seamlessly with the IRS and your CPA firm for minimal disruption to your business.
