Cost Segregation Studies for Los Angeles Real Estate Investors and Property Owners.
Accelerate depreciation on your investment property and unlock tax savings you may be leaving on the table. We coordinate engineering-based cost segregation studies through vetted specialist partners and build the results directly into your tax strategy.
Engineering-Based
Studies performed by vetted, qualified specialist partners.
Feasibility First
We run the numbers before you commit to a full study.
Tax Strategy Integration
Results built directly into your return and ongoing planning.
Standard Depreciation Leaves Real Money on the Table.
If you own investment or commercial property, you are likely facing:
- Straight-line depreciation spread over 27.5 or 39 years, when much of your building's components could be depreciated far faster.
- No clear sense of whether a cost segregation study would actually pay off for your specific property.
- Uncertainty about how a study fits into your broader tax and entity structure.
- Concern about coordinating between an engineering firm, your CPA, and your own tax filing.
The Solution
We coordinate cost segregation studies through vetted, engineering-qualified specialist partners, then integrate the results directly into your tax return and broader tax strategy. You get the benefit of accelerated depreciation without having to manage the process yourself or guess whether the numbers were applied correctly.
We also run the numbers with you first, so you know the likely benefit before committing to a study.
How We Handle
Cost Segregation
We assess the likely benefit, coordinate the engineering study through a vetted specialist partner, integrate the results into your tax return, and track the accelerated depreciation schedule going forward.
1. Property and Benefit Assessment
We review your property's purchase price, type, and depreciation schedule to estimate whether a cost segregation study is likely to be worth the investment.
2. Specialist Study Coordination
We connect you with a vetted, engineering-qualified cost segregation partner and manage the process on your behalf.
3. Tax Strategy Integration
Once the study is complete, we apply the reclassified depreciation schedule to your tax return and adjust your broader tax planning accordingly.
4. Ongoing Depreciation Tracking
We track the accelerated depreciation schedule in your books going forward so future filings stay accurate.
Comprehensive
Cost Segregation Services.
Feasibility Analysis
Preliminary benefit estimate before committing to a full study. Property type and depreciation schedule review. Cost-benefit comparison against study fees.
Specialist Study Coordination
Introduction to vetted, engineering-qualified cost segregation partners. Project management between you, the specialist firm, and your tax filing. Review of the completed study for accuracy.
Tax Return Integration
Reclassification of building components into shorter depreciation schedules. Bonus depreciation and Section 179 coordination where applicable. Amended return support if the study applies to a prior year.
Ongoing Support
Depreciation schedule tracking in your bookkeeping. Coordination with 1031 exchange planning if you sell the property. Multi-property portfolio coordination for investors with several properties.
Perfect For
These Situations.
Real Estate Investors
You own rental property and want to know if a cost segregation study would meaningfully reduce your tax bill.
Commercial Property Owners
You own the building your business operates from and have not explored accelerated depreciation options.
Fix-and-Flip and Buy-and-Hold Investors
Your portfolio has grown enough that standard straight-line depreciation is leaving real savings unclaimed.
Recent Property Purchasers
You purchased a property in the last few years and have not yet had a cost segregation study performed.
Success Stories in
Cost Segregation.
The examples below are hypothetical, illustrating the types of services we offer and potential outcomes. They do not represent actual clients. Individual results vary.
Rental Property Investor — Accelerated Depreciation Uncovered
The Challenge
An investor with several rental properties had never considered cost segregation and was depreciating every property on a standard straight-line schedule.
Our Solution
We ran a feasibility analysis, identified the properties most likely to benefit, and coordinated a study through a specialist partner on the strongest candidate.
The Outcome
The study reclassified a significant portion of the property into shorter depreciation categories, meaningfully increasing the investor's current-year deductions.
Commercial Property Owner — Applied Bonus Depreciation Correctly
The Challenge
A business owner who purchased their own commercial building was unaware that a cost segregation study could unlock bonus depreciation on qualifying components.
Our Solution
We coordinated the study, then integrated the reclassified components with available bonus depreciation rules on that year's return.
The Outcome
The owner captured a substantial first-year deduction that would have otherwise been spread across decades.
What Clients Say
Real feedback from business owners, contractors, and individuals across Southern California who work with us 1-on-1.
"Because of Fiscal Integrity Group I only work with veteran owned businesses. This business is top tier and handles all my accounting, tax, and bookkeeping needs with absolute precision and care. Wiyao and the team are true professionals."
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"Got an IRS CP2000 notice that had me stressed out. Wiyao reviewed it line by line during a 1-on-1 consultation, proved the IRS numbers were duplicated, and resolved the issue completely."
"Coordinated a cost segregation study with FIG on our 8-unit residential portfolio. They integrated the accelerated depreciation directly into our tax return, saving us significant capital this year."
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The FIG
Standard
Rigorous excellence in every aspect of our practice. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards to ensure your financial success.
Absolute Confidentiality
Your financial data is your most sensitive asset. We employ bank-level security and strict protocols to protect your privacy at all times.
Proactive Strategy
We don't just record history; we shape your financial future. Our forward-looking approach anticipates challenges and seizes opportunities.
Meticulous Precision
In wealth management and tax strategy, every detail matters. We deliver error-free financial reporting and bulletproof compliance.
Deep Expertise
Years of experience navigating complex corporate structures, and high-net-worth tax scenarios.
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