These studies, typically performed by multidisciplinary teams of engineers and tax specialists, can result in substantial tax deferrals, increased cash flows, and immediate capital boosts for ...

Cost segregation is a powerful tool that can benefit retirees who own commercial properties by optimizing their savings and offsetting taxes — particularly when it comes to converting a traditional ...

A few years ago, a real estate investment group I was advising nearly overlooked a major tax opportunity. They’d been filing depreciation schedules the traditional way, assuming cost segregation was ...

A cost segregation study is more than an accounting exercise. Proper execution requires engineering analysis, clear documentation, and alignment with established tax guidance. A reliable study ...

Not long ago, I met with the CFO of a healthcare REIT that owned dozens of outpatient facilities across several states. They had used the same CPA firm for years. Solid, reputable, but not specialized ...

Real estate owners have limited options to pull cash out of a 1031 exchange without having to pay income tax. With proper tax planning, this problem can be solved with a cost segregation study. The ...

Over the past decade, thousands of ASCs have been constructed or have changed hands across the United States. While most of these facilities operate profitably, some may be missing a ripe opportunity ...

A commercial building may look like one asset from the sidewalk, yet its tax life can tell a much more complicated story. Flooring may wear out years before the structure itself, site improvements ...