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Cost Segregation

Definition

An engineering-based study that reclassifies building components into shorter depreciation lives to accelerate deductions.

Example

The study moved $340,000 of a $1.6 million basis into 5, 7, and 15-year property.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cost Segregation mean in real estate?

An engineering-based study that reclassifies building components into shorter depreciation lives to accelerate deductions.

How is Cost Segregation used in practice?

The study moved $340,000 of a $1.6 million basis into 5, 7, and 15-year property.

This definition is provided for educational purposes. Legal and tax terminology can carry jurisdiction-specific meaning — confirm with a licensed professional before relying on it in a transaction.