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A collection of search terms and key topics related to cost segregation.


Property Type Classification Guide
When it comes to real estate and asset management, accurately classifying property types is crucial for compliance and taxation.
Apr 13 min read


What is Qualified Improvement Property?
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) is an important tax category that affects how businesses handle the depreciation of certain...
Mar 134 min read


What is a depreciation schedule?
A depreciation schedule is a comprehensive accounting record that monitors the gradual decline in value of an asset throughout its useful...
Mar 63 min read


What is a 1031 Exchange? Rules to Know and Integration with Cost Segregation
I've put together a detailed guide that covers 1031 exchanges and how they can be effectively paired with cost segregation . Let me...
Feb 225 min read


Understanding IRS Form 3115: Application for Change in Accounting Method
What is Form 3115? Businesses need IRS approval to change their accounting methods to ensure consistency and fairness in tax reporting....
Feb 164 min read


What is 45L Tax Credit?
The 45L Energy Tax Credit is a federal incentive designed to promote energy-efficient residential construction.
Feb 122 min read


Understanding Sections 1231, 1245, and 1250 Property Classifications
Meet Sharron, a successful business owner who recently decided to sell two major assets from her manufacturing company: a commercial...
Feb 43 min read


What is IRS Publication 946?
IRS Publication 946, "How to Depreciate Property," is a comprehensive tax document that explains how businesses and individuals can...
Jan 162 min read


What is 179D?
The 179D tax deduction, also known as the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction , is a section of the tax code designed to...
Jan 103 min read


What is Recapture?
In tax accounting, recapture is the process of adjusting taxable income higher due to certain deductions made in the previous period. A...
Jan 83 min read


What is Estate Planning?
Think of estate planning as creating a detailed instruction manual for your loved ones about your wishes and assets. Just as you might...
Jan 73 min read


How to Find the Best Cost Segregation Study for Long Term Rentals
When you invest in a long-term rental property, you're not just purchasing a building, you're acquiring a complex asset.
Jan 54 min read


How to Find a Great Cost Segregation Study for Short Term Rentals
If you've recently started hosting on Airbnb, you might be surprised to learn about a powerful tax strategy called a cost segregation study
Dec 31, 20244 min read


What is a CPA?
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a licensed financial professional who helps people and businesses with their money, taxes, and...
Dec 31, 20243 min read


What is Depreciation?
Depreciation is a way to account for how buildings and property wear down over time. Think of it like how a car loses value as it gets...
Dec 27, 20243 min read


How to Find a Cost Seg Firm
Picking a cost segregation firm is like choosing a dentist. Just like you want to trust your dentist to take care of your teeth, you want...
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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