Not every property is the same — and not every owner knows if they qualify. This quick checklist and quiz will help you determine whether a cost segregation study could unlock meaningful tax savings for your property.
✔️ Review the checklist to discover your potential savings
✔️ Take the quiz to see if your property type is a good fit
✔️ Learn how bonus depreciation can maximize your Return on your investment!
🔍 Qualification Checklist
📌 If you check at least 4 boxes below → You likely qualify for a cost segregation study. Schedule a free consultation with Segvia Consulting to confirm.
Property Requirements
☐ You own, purchased, constructed, or improved real estate in the last 15 years and plan to keep the property for 3+ years (to fully benefit from depreciation)
☐ Purchase price, construction, or improvement costs combined exceed $100,000 (Properties under $100,000 may still qualify, but the tax savings may not outweigh the fee unless there are special circumstances.)
☐ The entire property or portion of the property is being used for rental or income-producing purposes
☐ Depreciable building (not land alone)
Best Property Types
☐ Long-Term Rentals Buildings
☐ Short-Term Rentals (Rental period less than 30 days)
☐ Office or Professional Buildings
☐ Retail or Restaurant Spaces
☐ Industrial, Warehouse, or Self-Storage
☐ Medical/Dental Buildings
☐ Hotels and Hospitality
Tax Benefits
☐ You have taxable income that can benefit from accelerated depreciation
☐ You are interested in bonus depreciation opportunities (currently 100% for qualified property acquired and placed in service on or after January 20, 2025; bonus % varies for prior years)
☑️ Do I Qualify?
Answer a few quick questions to see if your property qualifies for accelerated tax savings.