EdgeCostSeg · Explainer
Cost segregation,
on a whiteboard.
A clear, 30-second overview.
The asset
You own income-producing real estate.
Year 1
Year 39
$
The default
Standard depreciation spreads the deduction thin — across
39 years.
Lighting
Flooring
Cabinetry
Landscaping
The study
An engineering study separates the building into its
components.
5
YEARS
7
YEARS
15
YEARS
The reclassification
Qualifying components move to
5-, 7-, and 15-year
schedules.
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$
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The benefit
Larger deductions now —
stronger cash flow today,
not decades out.
That's cost
segregation.
Engineering-based. Audit-ready. Your money, sooner.