Cost Segregation Study
What is a Cost Segregation Study?
A Cost Segregation Study is a powerful tax-saving strategy for owners of commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential real estate. It accelerates depreciable assets, which means paying less in taxes and keeping more cash in your pocket—right now instead of waiting years. To maximize these benefits, you want a Study performed by experienced CPAs and costing professionals who understand the full tax picture, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the best possible financial outcome for you.
A Brief History of Cost Segregation: The concept of Cost Segregation first emerged in the late 20th century, during a time when the tax code was becoming increasingly complex. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 played a pivotal role in shaping modern Cost Segregation. This Act introduced the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), which established different depreciation schedules for various asset classes found within most properties.
What We Provide
- Free, No-Cost Applicability/Feasibility Study
- Commercial Real Estate Cost Segregation Studies
- Industrial Real Estate Cost Segregation Studies
- Income Producing Property Cost Segregation Studies
- Full IRS Audit Representation by Keystone
- Non-intrusive survey conducted by qualified professionals
- Receive a detailed Cost Segregation Study that meets IRS requirements, showing the accelerated depreciable asset schedule, and your projected ROI.
Who Would Benefit from a Cost Segregation Study?
Real Estate Developers
Property Investors
Residential Multifamily Property
Owners of:
- Apartment Buildings/Complex
- Restaurants, including fast food
- Hotels
- Office Buildings
- Car Dealerships
- Resorts
- Retail /Specialty Stores/Malls
- Warehouses
- Hair & Nail Salons
- Dental Clinics
- Veterinary Clinics
What are the Benefits of a Cost Segregations Study?
- Bigger Tax Deductions, Faster – More cash flow in the early years of owning your property.
- Immediate Tax Savings – A reduction in current tax liability.
- IRS-Approved Strategy – Fully compliant and commonly used by smart investors.
- Boosts ROI on Your Property – More money in your pocket means more opportunities to reinvest.
- Reclaim "Missed" Depreciation Deductions – Without having to amend tax returns.
If you're seeking to increase your cash flow or reduce your tax liability, then a Cost Segregation Study could be a game-changer for your tax strategy. Want to see how much you could save? Give us a call or send us an email!
When is the Ideal Time to Have a Cost Segregations Study Performed?
- Construction projects
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- It is beneficial to to start planning for a Cost Segregation Study during the construction process. Construction information, such as blueprints or As-Builts, and cost details are easily obtained during construction for inclusion in the Study. Before completing the Cost Segregation Study, the taxpayer will need to know the final construction costs.
- Purchased properties
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- A Cost Segregation Study should be completed on a purchased property before the taxpayer files their tax return for the year the property was acquired.
- Look-back studies
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- Even if you don't meet the ideal timing outlined above, Keystone can still perform a Cost Segregation Study look-back on the assets placed into service in a previous tax year. For look-back studies, a CPA must prepare Form 3115 to claim the catch-up of allowable depreciation.
Where does Keystone Perform Cost Segregations Studies?
We are headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado and proudly serve clients across the United States, extending as far north as Alaska. This ensures our expertise is available wherever you need it.
WHY CHOOSE KEYSTONE?
✔ A Trusted Partner – Keystone partners with Clients to provide honest, responsive, professional, and affordable Cost Segregation services.
✔ We Understand Taxes – Our professionals understand tax codes and specialize in depreciation, collaborating with construction and engineering experts to deliver IRS-compliant Cost Segregation Studies that support accelerated depreciation claims.
✔ Seamless Integration – Our team collaborates directly with your accountants—no hand-offs, no gaps, just streamlined expertise.
✔ Proven Cost Segregation Experience – With 50+ years of Tax and Cost Segregation experience, helping Clients maximize their cash flow while decreasing tax exposure, Keystone delivers precise and effective Cost Segregation Studies that immediately benefit you.
✔ Local Expertise, Personalized Service – As a local firm, we provide dedicated, responsive support tailored to your unique needs.
Email: hjanssen@keystonecostseg.com
Address: PO Box 2912, Grand Junction, CO 81502