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Collaborative Tax Savings Strategies

This collaborative model ensures a seamless client experience while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and audit readiness.

Who we Help

Real Estate Investors

Maximize cash flow with cost segregation. From rentals to large properties, save an average of $70K per $1M in value.

Tax Professionals & CPAs

Partner with the #1 cost segregation firm for audit support, CPE training, and proven tax-saving strategies.

Innovative Businesses

Convert R&D into tax savings. We help manufacturers, tech, medical, more claim credits for wages, supplies, and contractors.

See Your Tax Savings in Real Time

Please note that actual results may vary based on your property’s unique characteristics, acquisition date, and tax situation. The calculator assumes current tax laws and does not constitute tax advice.

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Estimated Tax Savings

Conservative Estimate

Accelerated Depreciation Deduction The total amount of depreciation deductions you would receive when using cost segregation, which reclassifies certain building components into shorter recovery periods for faster tax benefits.

Standard Straight-Line Depreciation Deduction The total amount of depreciation deductions you would receive under the standard straight-line method, typically spreading deductions evenly over 27.5 or 39 years for real property.

High-End Estimate

Accelerated Depreciation Deduction The total amount of depreciation deductions you would receive when using cost segregation, which reclassifies certain building components into shorter recovery periods for faster tax benefits..

Standard Straight-Line Depreciation Deduction The total amount of depreciation deductions you would receive under the standard straight-line method, typically spreading deductions evenly over 27.5 or 39 years for real property.

Your results show estimated first-year tax savings based on typical properties similar to yours. The Conservative Estimate shows what most property owners like you can expect at minimum, while the High-End Estimate shows what’s possible with a thorough professional analysis. These numbers represent actual cash you could save on taxes. For a personalized assessment that accounts for your property’s specific features, continue with our no-cost analysis request.

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How R&D Tax Credits Work

The Process is Simple:

1

Select your industry for accurate wage qualification rates

2

Enter your qualifying Research & Development expenses and gross receipts

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Our calculator runs both Regular and Alternative Simplified Credit methods

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See instant estimates and discover which method maximizes your benefit

What You’ll Need

Industry & Company Info

Your industry type and R&D history help us optimize your calculation method and apply the correct wage qualification rates.

Supplies & Materials

Raw materials, prototypes, and supplies consumed during research, experimentation, and development processes.

Contract Research

Amounts paid to third-party contractors conducting qualified research on your behalf (65% qualifies for the credit).

Salaries & Wages

Total compensation for all employees performing, supervising, or supporting qualified research activities.

Maximize Your R&D credits
Most companies miss 40% of their eligible R&D credits. Our detailed analysis examines all your technical activities, employee roles, and project expenses to maximize your savings. Plus, we can help you claim up to 3 years of past credits you may have missed.
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How Does the Cost Segregation Study Process Work?

Preliminary Analysis

No-Cost Preliminary Analysis

We analyze your property details and provide a complimentary estimate of potential tax savings based on your building’s specifics.

Engineering Study

Detailed Engineering Analysis

Our engineers conduct an on-site inspection and review 150+ building components to identify all opportunities for accelerated depreciation, including flooring, lighting, electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, landscaping, and parking lots.

Implementation

Tax Savings Delivered

You receive a detailed engineering report documenting all reclassified assets. We work directly with your CPA or tax professional to ensure proper implementation, enabling immediate tax reduction and increased cash flow.

Get a Free No-Cost Analysis of Your Property

CSSI will review your property details at no cost to determine if it qualifies for cost segregation benefits. Our preliminary analysis includes an estimate of potential tax savings, helping you make an informed decision before committing to a full study. This no-obligation assessment gives you valuable insight into how cost segregation could improve your investment’s financial performance.


Study Overview

This case study examines a Residential Long-Term Rental acquired in 2025 for $1,187,000 and applied in the 2025 tax year. By also leveraging 100% bonus depreciation, the cost segregation study reclassified eligible building components into shorter recovery periods, maximizing upfront tax savings resulting in $157,524 in savings.

Purchased price(less land)

$1,187,000

Firsy-Year Tax Savings

$157,524

Data Placed in-Service

Aug. 2025

Tax year study applied

2025

Bonus Depreciation

100%

Building Allocation After Study

5-Year

$439,190 Re-allocated

15-Year

$0.00 Re-allocated

27.5-Year

$747,810 Re-allocated

This case study examines a Residential Short-Term Rental acquired in 2025 for $629,500 and applied in the 2025 tax year. By also leveraging 100% bonus depreciation, the cost segregation study reclassified eligible building components into shorter recovery periods, maximizing upfront tax savings resulting in $52,562 in savings.

Purchased price(less land)

$629,500

Firsy-Year Tax Savings

$52,562

Data Placed in-Service

July 2025

Tax year study applied

2025

Bonus Depreciation

100%

Building Allocation After Study

5-Year

$124,267 Re-allocated

15-Year

$73,022 Re-allocated

27.5-Year

$414,211 Re-allocated

This case study examines a Retail Property acquired in 2025 for $829,134 and applied in the 2025 tax year. By also leveraging 100% bonus depreciation, the cost segregation study reclassified eligible building components into shorter recovery periods, maximizing upfront tax savings resulting in $65,604 in savings.

Purchased price(less land)

$829,134

Firsy-Year Tax Savings

$65,604

Data Placed in-Service

Apr. 2025

Tax year study applied

2025

Bonus Depreciation

100%

Building Allocation After Study

5-Year

$132,661 Re-allocated

15-Year

$82,913 Re-allocated

39-Year

$613,559 Re-allocated

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