Method
Engineering-based studies
Our methodology identifies and classifies assets using engineering principles rather than generic assumptions.
Engineering-based cost segregation
Veteran-Owned
Engineering-Based
Enrolled-Agent Reviewed
IRS-Compliant
From $3,500
2-4 wk Turnaround
Nationwide
Maximize your property's tax savings, the right way.
Engineering-based cost segregation studies, signed off by an Enrolled Agent and built to hold up to the IRS. No shortcuts, no cost seg mill.
The problem
Most cost segregation studies are done wrong.
Many property owners are introduced to cost segregation through DIY online calculators promising instant results. Others are routed through large national providers that process hundreds of studies per month. A reputable, defensible cost segregation study is an engineering analysis, not a five-minute estimate. Done right, it accelerates depreciation and frees up cash. Done wrong, it is a liability in the long run.
| Capability | DIY Calculators | Cost Seg Mills |
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| Engineering analysis | |||
| Enrolled-Agent oversight | |||
| IRS-compliant documentation | |||
| CPA collaboration | |||
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| Direct expert access | |||
| Customized study |
Elite Cost Solutions was built around one principle: get it right the first time. Our process is customized, defensible, and built to withstand scrutiny from the IRS.
Core services
Comprehensive cost segregation, end to end.
Core
Cost segregation studies
Detailed engineering-based analysis designed to maximize tax-saving opportunities while supporting IRS compliance.
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Planning
Bonus depreciation planning
Identify qualifying assets and maximize available accelerated depreciation, resulting in tax savings for property owners.
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Acquired
Acquisitions
Ideal for recently purchased commercial, multifamily, and investment properties.
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New build
New construction studies
Capture the accelerated depreciation opportunities available in newly developed properties.
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Defense
Audit defense collaboration
We provide supporting documentation, explain our methodology, and help address any study-related inquiries.
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Advisory
CPA & advisor collaboration
Trusted support for accountants and tax professionals serving real estate clients.
Learn moreHow it works
A transparent, hands-on process.
Step 01
Discovery call
We learn about your property, investment goals, and potential cost segregation opportunities.
Step 02
Customized proposal
Once we have the address and prior depreciation, we provide a detailed proposal with estimated benefits.
Step 03
Study
With a 50% deposit you get a secure portal and questionnaire. We pull the county and city records ourselves.
Step 04
Delivery
A complete study with supporting documentation. The final 50% is due on acceptance.
Illustrative estimator
What could your property unlock?
A rough illustration, positioned well above the junk five-minute DIY tools. Your real numbers come from a full engineering study, not a calculator.
Property type
Land is excluded from depreciable basis. Adjust the inputs to see the illustrative range update.
Potential accelerated depreciation
$216,000 - $336,000
Estimated building-cost basis that a study could reclassify to faster (5, 7, and 15-year) depreciation schedules.
Illustrative estimate only. Not a proposal, quote, or tax advice. Figures use generalized assumptions and do not reflect your specific property. Actual results require a full engineering-based study. Get a precise proposal →
Proof
Property owners commonly unlock tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, in accelerated depreciation.
Study A
Multifamily portfolio
Anonymized study outcome coming soon. Real dollar results will be published here as assets are released.
Study B
Commercial property
Anonymized study outcome coming soon. Real dollar results will be published here as assets are released.
Study C
Short-term rental
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Discover the depreciation opportunities hidden in your property.
Request a customized proposal backed by engineering analysis, not estimates, calculators, or guesswork.
Frequently asked
Cost segregation, answered.
A cost segregation study is an engineering-based tax analysis that identifies building components that can be depreciated faster than the standard 27.5- or 39-year schedule, accelerating tax deductions and improving cash flow for property owners.
Yes. When performed using accepted engineering methodologies and supported by proper documentation, cost segregation studies are recognized by the IRS and commonly used by property owners nationwide.
Savings vary by property type, purchase price, and tax situation, but many property owners unlock tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars in accelerated depreciation.
A cost segregation study is an engineering-based tax analysis built for accuracy and IRS compliance. An online cost seg calculator is only built for estimation.