Commercial Property Cost Segregation Brochure

Cost segregation is a powerful strategic planning tool for both companies and individuals. The process allows qualifying taxpayers to drive cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions and deferring federal and state income taxes on real estate that has been:

• Constructed

• Purchased

• Expanded

• Remodeled

When performed by an experienced team of financial professionals, the cost segregation process reclassifies various components of a commercial building, separating personal property from real property to accelerate asset depreciation for an owner's financial gain. 

Additionally, the cost segregation process also offers a one-time “catch up” component. This may provide an opportunity for qualifying taxpayers to claim overlooked depreciation deductions from previous tax years immediately, rather than over the 39-year life of the building. 

Are You Eligible for a Cost Segregation on Your Commercial Property? 

If you own commercial real estate, you may be eligible for an engineering-based cost segregation study to lower taxes, increase working capital, and protect your profit margins. Acena Consulting’s Engineering-Based Cost Segregation online guide delivers some of the biggest factors, considerations, and benefits of the cost segregation process. This free digital guide offers insight on impactful results as well as:

The Cost Segregation Tax-Saving Strategy

One of the biggest benefits of cost segregation is the increased cash flow generated from the lower federal and state income taxes. This cash then becomes available for renovations, additional purchases, or other operational uses. 

The study will analyze the various components of the building and break down or "segregate" the assets that can be depreciated more quickly from the building structure. Examples of assets that may be depreciated faster include carpet, some types of lighting, asphalt, landscaping and other countless additions to the property. 

Next Steps

The key to a successful cost segregation study is understanding the property as it is used and when an asset may be reclassified as personal property. At Acena Consulting, we recognize that many businesses miss out on the benefits offered from cost segregation simply because they don’t know the steps needed to begin the process. That’s where we step in. Our team of skilled and experienced accountants works closely with business owners and financial professionals to deliver comprehensive and compliant cost segregation services that increase cash flow opportunities.