Is cost segregation worth it?

Rough numbers in under a minute. This won't replace an engineer's study, but it'll tell you whether it's worth booking one.

Enter a purchase price and a land allocation under 90%.
estimated first-year tax savings range
Depreciable basis (price minus land)
Typical reclassified range (20–40%)
Estimated first-year deduction
Typical study cost

Assumes the property was acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025 and qualifies for 100% bonus depreciation. Actual results depend on an engineering-based study, your basis, and your passive activity loss position — this is a directional estimate, not a filing number.

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