CostSegregation.com Step-by-Step Tutorial Video
How to Use CostSegregation.com
This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to complete a cost segregation study using the CostSegregation.com platform. You will learn how to enter your property information, review available property data, complete the required questions and generate a detailed cost segregation report.
CostSegregation.com is designed to simplify the cost segregation process for owners of qualifying residential and commercial investment properties. The self-guided platform walks you through each step and helps identify property components that may qualify for shorter depreciation periods.
What This Tutorial Covers
The video demonstrates how to:
- Enter the property address and begin a new study
- Review property information identified by the platform
- Provide the required purchase and building details
- Add information about the property’s components and improvements
- Invite your CPA to review information when needed
- Review the completed cost segregation results
- Download the final report and supporting schedules
What to Have Available Before Starting
Having your basic property and purchase information ready will make the process faster. This may include the property address, purchase date, purchase price, estimated land value, property type and details about renovations or improvements.
The platform supports qualifying properties with up to $1.5 million in building basis, excluding land. Larger or unusually complex properties may be better suited for a traditional engineering-based cost segregation study.
Review Your Results Before Purchasing
You can work through the CostSegregation.com platform and review your property-specific results before deciding whether to purchase the completed report. No credit card is required to begin.
Every purchased report includes supporting depreciation schedules and access to report corrections and audit support. Your tax advisor should review the completed report and determine how the resulting depreciation deductions apply to your specific tax situation.
Ready to Start Your Study?
Use CostSegregation.com to enter your property information and evaluate your potential accelerated depreciation deductions.
