Cascade Cost Seg Calculator

Estimate Your Real Estate Tax Savings

Use our cost segregation calculator to estimate how much additional depreciation your property may qualify for and how much tax you could potentially defer.

This calculator provides a rough estimate only and is not tax advice.
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Estimate Accelerated Depreciation

Enter a few details to model depreciable basis, accelerated depreciation, bonus depreciation, and potential first-year tax savings.

* Land Value defaults to 20% of Purchase Price. You can edit this if needed.
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Want a more accurate property-specific estimate? This calculator is only a rough estimate. Cascade Cost Seg can review your property details and provide a custom engineering-based proposal.

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How It Works

How The Cost Segregation Calculator Works

A cost segregation study identifies portions of a building that may qualify for shorter depreciation lives, including certain 5-year, 7-year, and 15-year property. By accelerating depreciation, real estate investors may be able to increase deductions, reduce taxable income, and improve cash flow.

This calculator estimates potential tax savings using property type, depreciable basis, placed-in-service year, and applicable bonus depreciation assumptions.

Important Disclaimer

Educational Estimate Only

This calculator is for educational purposes only and provides a rough estimate. It is not tax, legal, accounting, or investment advice. Actual cost segregation results depend on property facts, acquisition details, improvements, placed-in-service date, land allocation, tax law, and the taxpayer's individual situation. Consult your CPA or tax advisor before making tax decisions.
FAQ

Common Questions

Is this calculator exact?

No. It provides a rough estimate based on general property type assumptions. A full engineering-based study is required for a property-specific result.

What is depreciable basis?

Depreciable basis is generally the building portion of the property value after removing land value. Land is not depreciable.

Why does placed-in-service year matter?

Bonus depreciation rules vary by year. The calculator uses TCJA assumptions for years before 2025 and 100% bonus depreciation for 2025 and later.

Can this be used for short-term rentals?

Yes. Short-term rentals may benefit significantly from cost segregation, especially when the owner's tax situation allows the deductions to offset income.

Do I need a CPA?

Yes. Cascade Cost Seg provides the engineering-based study, but taxpayers should work with their CPA or tax advisor to apply the results correctly.