Blum Shapiro - Services: Cost Segregation

Reap the benefits of substantial tax savings with cost segregation.

Cost segregation is the process of separating the costs of property, depreciable over 5 to 15 years, from the building and land acquisition or construction costs incurred after 1986, generally depreciable over 27.5 to 39 years. Typically, 25%-40% of costs are reclassified to shorter lives.

Performed by tax and engineering professionals, the practice of segregating building and land costs is primarily based on recent favorable court rulings and Internal Revenue Service Procedure 2002-9. There are also over 75 prior IRS revenue rulings, procedures and court cases that support cost segregation studies.

Accelerating current and future depreciation deductions or catching-up for depreciation deductions during prior years results in:

Lower current income taxes
Increased cash flow

Cost segregation can be performed for buildings acquired, constructed, expanded or enhanced since 1986. Buildings with the greatest potential for savings include:

Auto Dealerships
Hospitals
Industrial/Manufacturing Facilities
Office Buildings
Retail Chains
Shopping Centers

Apartment Complexes
Long-term Care Facilities
Medical Centers
Recreation/Sports Facilities
Supermarkets
Restaurants

Typical Reclassification Percentage By Industry

For more information contact Jay M. Sattler.

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