COST SEGREGATION
Your Building Is an Asset.
Start Depreciating It Like One.
Accelerate depreciation on your commercial or investment property and unlock tens of thousands in tax savings — legally, within the first year of ownership.
No pressure. No obligation. We'll tell you exactly what your property qualifies for.
$150K+
Avg. First-Year Savings
100%
IRS Compliant
5–15×
Typical ROI on Study
Free
Property Analysis
WHAT MOST PROPERTY OWNERS DON'T KNOW
YOU'RE DEPRECIATING YOUR PROPERTY
OVER 39 YEARS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
The IRS requires commercial property to be depreciated over 39 years (or 27.5 for residential rental). But buried in the tax code is a strategy that lets you reclassify components of your building — lighting, flooring, landscaping, plumbing, electrical — into 5, 7, and 15-year categories. That means massively accelerated write-offs.
It's called cost segregation, and it's been used by Fortune 500 companies for decades. Most small and mid-size property owners have never heard of it — because most CPAs don't do engineering-based studies.
That's where Xeva Ventures comes in. We pair tax strategy with engineering analysis to identify every dollar of accelerated depreciation your property qualifies for — and we handle it end to end.
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT
WHY OWNERS CALL THIS A NO-BRAINER
A cost segregation study typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000 — and delivers first-year tax savings of $50,000 to $500,000+, depending on property size and type.
$1M
Property Value
$180K
Avg. Year-1 Deduction
$66K+
Est. Tax Savings (37%)
Based on a typical mixed-use commercial property. Individual results vary by property type, age, and basis.
HOW IT WORKS
FOUR STEPS. ZERO GUESSWORK.
01
Free Property Analysis
We review your property details — type, value, age, and ownership structure — to determine if a cost segregation study makes financial sense for you.
02
Engineering Study
Our engineering team conducts a detailed analysis of every building component — identifying assets that qualify for accelerated 5, 7, and 15-year depreciation.
03
Report Delivery
You receive a comprehensive, IRS-compliant cost segregation report — fully documented, audit-ready, and formatted for your CPA to apply directly to your return.
04
Tax Savings Applied
Your CPA files the updated depreciation schedule. Bonus: if you've owned the property for years, we can capture missed depreciation through a catch-up filing.
OWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY? YOU'RE PROBABLY OVERPAYING.
Find out in 15 minutes whether your property qualifies — no cost, no commitment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
YOUR COST SEGREGATION DELIVERABLES
WHAT YOU RECEIVE FROM XEVA
Full engineering-based cost segregation study with asset-by-asset breakdown
Reclassification of building components into 5, 7, and 15-year MACRS categories
Detailed depreciation schedule your CPA can apply directly to your tax return
Catch-up depreciation analysis for properties owned more than one year (§481(a) adjustment)
IRS audit defense documentation — every reclassification is fully supported
Bonus depreciation eligibility assessment under current tax law
CPA coordination — we work directly with your accountant so nothing falls through the cracks
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
✓ THIS IS FOR YOU
Financial records don’t align or raise questions
You’re facing scrutiny, disputes, or internal concerns
You need clarity before making decisions
You want facts — not opinions
✗ THIS ISN'T FOR YOU
You’re looking for routine bookkeeping or tax prep
There’s no uncertainty or dispute to resolve
You want assumptions confirmed, not examined
You’re unwilling to provide full documentation
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS
SEE WHAT OWNERS LIKE YOU ARE SAVING
MULTI-FAMILY
48-Unit Apartment Complex
$3.2M
Purchase Price
$410K
Year-1 Deduction
Owner had held the property for 3 years. A catch-up study identified $1.2M in reclassified assets — generating a $410K first-year deduction and eliminating their entire tax bill for that year.
RETAIL / OFFICE
Mixed-Use Strip Center
$1.8M
Purchase Price
$195K
Year-1 Deduction
New acquisition. Engineering study reclassified 28% of building cost — including site improvements, specialty electrical, and tenant build-outs.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Vacation Portfolio (4 Units)
$2.1M
Purchase Price
$340K
Year-1 Deduction
Owner had held the property for 3 years. A catch-up study identified $1.2M in reclassified assets — generating a $410K first-year deduction and eliminating their entire tax bill for that year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS YOU NEED BEFORE YOU CALL
What exactly is a cost segregation study?
A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that identifies components of your building — like electrical systems, flooring, cabinetry, and landscaping — that can be reclassified from 39-year property into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation categories. The result: dramatically accelerated tax deductions in the early years of ownership.
Is this legal? Will the IRS have a problem with it?
Absolutely legal. Cost segregation has been endorsed by the IRS since the landmark Hospital Corporation of America case in 1997. The IRS even published an Audit Techniques Guide specifically for cost segregation studies. Our reports are fully compliant and audit-defensible.
I've owned my property for several years. Is it too late?
Not at all. You can file a "look-back" cost segregation study and capture all the missed accelerated depreciation in a single year through a §481(a) adjustment — without amending prior returns. Many of our clients save the most through catch-up studies.
How much does a cost segregation study cost?
Studies typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on property size and complexity. For most owners, the first-year tax savings are 5 to 15 times the cost of the study — which is why it's often called the highest-ROI tax strategy in real estate.
What types of properties qualify?
Almost any non-residential income-producing property qualifies: office buildings, retail spaces, apartment complexes, warehouses, hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, self-storage, manufacturing plants, and even short-term rentals. If it's depreciable and valued above $300K, it's likely a candidate.
Do I need to switch CPAs to use your service?
No. We deliver a turnkey report that any CPA can apply. We also coordinate directly with your accountant to make sure everything is implemented correctly. We work alongside your team, not against it.
What about bonus depreciation — does that apply?
Yes. Under current tax law, qualifying assets identified in a cost segregation study may be eligible for bonus depreciation, allowing you to deduct a significant percentage of those reclassified assets in year one. We assess eligibility for every property we study and factor it into your savings estimate.
How long does the process take?
Most studies are completed within 4–6 weeks from engagement. The initial property analysis takes about 15 minutes of your time. The engineering work, report generation, and CPA coordination are all handled by our team.
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