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Expert perspectives on cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and real estate tax strategy — published every two days.

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Document ChecklistCost SegregationLatest

The Documents That Make Your Cost Seg Study — And How to Find Them Fast

Our AI needs three things to produce an audit-ready cost segregation study. Most clients already have them. Here is exactly what to gather, where to look, and why it matters.

June 5, 20265 min read
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Cost SegregationTax Strategy

The Complete Guide to Cost Segregation Studies in 2026

Cost segregation is the single most powerful depreciation tool available to commercial real estate investors. Here is everything you need to know before ordering your study.

June 4, 20268 min
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Bonus DepreciationTCJA

Bonus Depreciation 2026: The Last Meaningful Year Before Phase-Out

The TCJA bonus depreciation phase-down reaches 20% in 2026 before hitting zero in 2027. If you own commercial property, the clock is running. Here is the math.

June 2, 20266 min
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Self-StorageCost Segregation

Self-Storage Properties: The Cost Segregation Goldmine Most Investors Overlook

Self-storage facilities consistently deliver 30–45% short-life allocations — among the highest of any asset class. Here is why, and what to expect from your study.

May 31, 20267 min
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Opportunity ZonesCost Segregation

Opportunity Zones + Cost Segregation: Double the Benefit, Double the Complexity

OZ funds and cost segregation can work powerfully together — but the §1245 recapture trap is real, and most investors do not understand it. Here is what you need to know.

May 29, 20268 min
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§1245 RecaptureExit Strategy

§1245 Recapture: The Exit Tax Every Cost Seg Investor Must Plan Around

Cost segregation accelerates your deductions. §1245 recapture accelerates your tax at exit. Understanding this dynamic — and planning around it — separates sophisticated investors from the rest.

May 27, 20267 min
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RestaurantQSR

Why QSR and Restaurant Properties Are Cost Segregation's Best Candidates

Restaurants and quick-service properties consistently deliver the highest short-life allocations in the industry — often 35–55%. Here is why, and what the numbers look like.

May 25, 20266 min
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