When’s the best time to do a cost segregation study?
If you’ve got real estate or real estate clients, you should know that the best way to reduce tax liability is by commissioning a cost segregation study. But should you … Read more
FAQs
Frequently asked question posts and articles on various tax and specialty tax topics.
How Often Should Cost Segregation Be Applied?
How often should cost segregation be applied to a building? And are annual updates required or necessary? Property owners ask this question on a regular basis. A good cost segregation study only … Read more
10 Questions CPA Firms Should Ask Before Hiring a Cost Segregation Partner
Cost segregation provides property owners and investors with an invaluable tax-savings tool for accelerating depreciation. The IRS requires that an engineer prepare a cost segregation study to determine how property … Read more
5G FAQs: What Building Owners Need to Know About 5G Rooftop Technology
The fifth generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, is being implemented across the country. 5G will enable the connection of 100 times more devices than 4G. It promises to … Read more
179D Tax Deduction Benefits
Has your tax advisor told you about hundreds of thousands of dollars you could save because of the 179D tax deduction? If you don’t know the facts, you can find … Read more
Ask an Expert: What Makes ETS Different Than Other Cost Segregation Providers?
What if I already work with a different cost segregation provider? The difference is that the quality, data and procedures followed and detailed in our report yield more mileage. We … Read more
Do your Commercial & Residential Energy Efficient Projects Qualify for Tax Incentives?
179D and 45L Energy Tax Incentives The Energy Policy Act of 2005, aka, 179D was enacted in late 2005 and recently extended through December 31, 2016. This incentive provides MANY … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions Surrounding the Tangible Property Repair Regulations
The Final Tangible Property Regulations issued by the IRS greatly impact the treatment of costs that relate to building repairs, routine maintenance, retired or removed assets, and building improvements. These … Read more
What-If-Scenarios of Cost Segregation
Consider These Common What-IF Scenarios When Evaluating The Different Cost Segregation Providers What if you considered cost segregation studies in the past, but they were too expensive, with too little … Read more