by Paul G. Di Nardo, Shirley C. Baldwin, Cathy A. Harris
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Cost segregation studies are specific engagements conducted by tax experts to maximize the tax benefit of real estate ownership by identifying, segregating and classifying a building's components to asset categories with the shortest possible life to create significant tax deductions sooner for federal and state income tax purposes. Application of the findings from these studies can lead to substantial reductions in current taxable income for clients by accelerating depreciation, and thereby increase cash flows. In addition to improving tax liabilities generated by recently purchased or constructed properties, a cost segregation analysis can produce substantial tax benefits for properties that have already been depreciated for as many as 10 years or more by catching up on missed depreciation. CCH's new book, "Practical Guide to Cost Segregation (Second Edition)," not only explains how a cost segregation study is performed, but also outlines the steps needed to practice in this discipline and how to integrate and expand the broad practice of the firm taking it on. Comprehensive discussion is supported by practical illustrative examples. The book also explains how to sell and price cost segregation studies and analysis as a meaningful service to a firm's clients. Cost segregation involves much more than real estate. Land improvements and personal property components potentially eligible for separate depreciation over a reduced depreciation period include parking lots, sidewalks, curbs, roads, fences, storm sewers, landscaping, signage, lighting, security and fire protection systems, removable partitions, removable carpeting and wall tiling, furniture, and counters. Also potentially eligible are appliances and machinery unrelated to the operation and maintenance of the building and the portion of electrical wiring and plumbing properly allocable to machinery and equipment that is unrelated to the operation and maintenance of the building. Cost segregation is a natural fit with many accounting firms with strong tax practices. A reliable cost segregation study cites legal authority (e.g., regulations, case law, and rulings) to support the treatment of an item for tax purposes as personal property or as a land improvement. A reliable study also sets forth methods to determine depreciable basis. Established standards for acceptable cost segregation studies are high, requiring: - On-site inspection of the facility to determine the property's character; examination of the processes and functions that the property is intended to serve; and identification of components the consultant considers relevant to cost segregation. - Detailed qualitative take-off of all the facility's materials gleaned from a complete set of 'as built' building plans and specifications. - Computation of in-place costs of each property item through application of unit costs against quantities of materials and necessary labor indicated. - Listing of facility components by contractor trade, subcontract, or specific purchase order. - Distribution of the facility's actual total construction cost to its components, based on the relative reconstructed costs of each component. - Allocation of costs of architectural design, engineering and miscellaneous capitalized costs to each component. This insightful new Guide covers these and other critical details in straightforward, clear and concise language that both novices and veteran practitioners will appreciate.
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A great resource., 2007-11-28
This book provides information related to all aspects of cost segregation work and is beneficial to anyone who works or plans to work in this area.
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A must have for anyone interested in cost segregation studies, 2007-11-15
This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in performing or understanding cost segregation studies. It provides an in depth analysis on how cost segregation studies are conducted, advice for recognizing opportunities for cost segregation work, and how to engage a client. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in this topic.
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