Cost Segregation Services

Cost Segregation Services is a tax consulting firm that prepares engineering-based cost segregation studies, which split a building's purchase or construction cost into parts that can be depreciated faster. The firm also handles repair versus capitalization reviews, fixed asset reviews, and 45L and 179D energy-efficiency credits. It says it has completed more than 24,000 studies for owners of hotels, office buildings, retail centers, warehouses and self-storage facilities in all 50 states.

The studies are designed to work alongside a client's existing tax preparer, and a full study typically takes about six weeks. Free, no-obligation analysis requests can be submitted online at any time, and the team is available by phone on weekdays. Studies generally suit buildings costing more than $200,000 whose owners don't plan to sell within the next few years. The office is in Lakeville, Minnesota.