Cost Segregation

The Schonbraun McCann Group's (SMG), an FTI Company, Cost Segregation practice offers real estate owners and developers the opportunity for significant tax savings and increased cash flow by identifying, reclassifying and accelerating the tax depreciation lives of real estate assets. Events which would necessitate a need for a cost segregation report include new construction, renovation or expansion of an existing project, property acquisition, historic property renovation or a like kind exchange. All property types will benefit from a cost segregation study.

Services We Provide:

  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Depreciation Analysis of New Construction
  • Retroactive Depreciation Analysis
  • FAS 141 Allocation
  • Project Management Oversight
  • Construction Audit Services
  • Like Kind Exchange Basis Analysis
  • Insurance Replacement Cost Study
  • Federal Rehab Tax Credit Analysis
  • State Investment Tax Credit Analysis

Benefits You Realize:

  • Immediate Tax Savings via Accelerated Depreciation
  • Reduced Taxable Income and Increased Cash Flow
  • Present Value of Tax Savings pays for the report
  • Reports are prepared by highly qualified in house engineers and construction professionals
  • IRS supports and recognizes the benefits of Cost Segregation reports