That's exactly why this guide exists: Cost Segregation For Dummies is a plain-English walkthrough of what cost segregation is, how it works, who it's for, and how to know if you should do it now (or ...

Matthew R. Meehan is a leading finance expert and CEO of Shield Advisory Group. He specializes in helping SMEs access credit and capital. Here's something I wish I had known about sooner, and I bet a ...

A few years ago, I helped a client renovate a gorgeous set of cottages that the owner decided to use as short-term rentals. He made good money from the cozy beach bungalows, but hosting family ...

For a real estate investor or property owner, a cost segregation study is an opportunity that can offer significant tax savings. To help understand this tax strategy and how it can benefit a property ...

In 2026, real estate owners are paying closer attention to one metric than almost any other: after-tax cash flow. With operating costs rising and capital decisions getting more complex, the smartest ...

Earlier this year, a multifamily property owner I advise was assessing a cost segregation study for a recently acquired 180-unit complex. They were leaning toward a provider offering a fully remote ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expanded bonus depreciation to additional assets and allowed for 100% bonus depreciation. While the qualification for bonus eligibility does not change, the amount ...

Cost segregation is a powerful tool that can benefit retirees who own commercial properties by optimizing their savings and offsetting taxes — particularly when it comes to converting a traditional ...

Not long ago, I sat down with an investor who owned a portfolio of manufacturing plants, office space, and a few mixed-use developments. For years, they let their general tax provider handle cost ...

A few years back, I consulted with a developer expanding their mixed-use portfolio across Florida’s Gulf Coast. Their prior cost segregation provider, based out of the Midwest, had applied the same ...

Not long ago, I met with the CFO of a healthcare REIT that owned dozens of outpatient facilities across several states. They had used the same CPA firm for years. Solid, reputable, but not specialized ...