Cost Segregation Study
Cost Segregation Study
Accelerate Depreciation. Reduce Taxes. Increase Cash Flow.
At Pillar Consulting, Inc., our Cost Segregation Study services help property owners and real estate investors maximize tax savings by accelerating depreciation on their buildings. If you own commercial or residential investment property, a cost segregation study can unlock substantial tax deductions, improve your cash flow, and reduce your current-year tax burden — all while staying fully compliant with IRS guidelines.
Whether you’re holding for income, flipping, or developing for long-term growth, cost segregation is one of the most powerful tax strategies available to real estate investors today.
What Is a Cost Segregation Study?
A cost segregation study is an IRS-approved tax strategy that reclassifies certain components of a building (like electrical, plumbing, fixtures, finishes, and exterior improvements) into shorter depreciation categories — typically 5, 7, or 15 years instead of the standard 27.5 or 39 years.
By identifying and accelerating the depreciation of these components, you can:
- Significantly reduce taxable income
- Increase immediate cash flow
- Maximize bonus depreciation (especially under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act)
- Improve ROI on newly acquired or recently improved properties
- Create the foundation for future 1031 exchanges or estate planning strategies
Our Cost Segregation Services Include:
- Property Eligibility Review
We assess your commercial, industrial, retail, multifamily, or mixed-use property to determine ROI potential for a cost segregation analysis. - Engineering-Based Study
We partner with certified engineers and tax professionals to perform detailed, IRS-compliant cost segregation reports. - Asset Reclassification
Break down building components into depreciable asset classes — unlocking accelerated deductions. - Bonus Depreciation Strategy
Identify qualified assets for 100% bonus depreciation (where applicable) under current tax law. - Tax Filing Support
Provide fully audit-ready documentation for your CPA to file Form 4562 and adjust depreciation schedules accordingly. - Amended Return Guidance
Assist with retroactive studies and IRS-approved accounting method changes for missed savings on past returns. - Multi-Property & Portfolio Studies
Perform batch cost segregation studies for real estate investors and developers with multiple holdings.
Who Benefits from a Cost Segregation Study?
Our cost segregation studies are ideal for:
- Commercial property owners with buildings valued at $500,000 or more
- Multifamily or apartment building investors
- Real estate developers with new construction or significant improvements
- Owners of warehouses, offices, retail, medical, and industrial properties
- Short-term rental (STR) investors eligible for accelerated depreciation
- High-income real estate investors looking to offset earned income
If you’ve purchased, built, or significantly renovated property in the past 15 years — you may be sitting on untapped tax savings.
Why Pillar?
At Pillar Consulting, Inc., we combine decades of tax planning expertise with real estate investment insight.
We work closely with engineers, CPAs, and property managers to deliver high-quality, audit-defensible cost segregation studies that align with your investment and tax strategy.
From acquisition to long-term hold — we help you structure smarter and save more.
Conclusion:
Your Property Is Worth More Than Income — It’s a Source of Tax Savings.
A properly executed cost segregation study can unlock tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in immediate tax savings. At Pillar Consulting, Inc., we help real estate investors turn their buildings into powerful tools for tax deferral, cash flow growth, and long-term wealth building.
Let’s maximize your property’s potential — with a cost segregation study tailored to your investment strategy.
