What is Cost Seg
Learn more about the IRS-approved tax bill reduction
Reduce this year’s tax burden with Cost Segregation
A powerful income tax strategy for real estate owners
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Cost segregation studies to date
30,263
Years
17+
Cost Segregation Benefits:
Pay less upfront income tax
Improve cash flow today
Don’t miss the next investment opportunity
Cost Segregation Benefits:
Pay less upfront income tax
Improve cash flow today
Don’t miss the next investment opportunity
WHAT IS COST SEGREGATION?
You want your money now.
Not over decades.
That’s why we help you keep more of it today.
Under current tax law, your building is set to depreciate over 27.5 or 39 years. But many assets - like lighting, carpeting and cabinetry - depreciate much faster than that.
Which means you shouldn’t have to wait all those years to get a tax deduction for them.
If you wait…
your money could be worth significantly less than it is today
That’s why we’re here.
We help real estate owners identify faster-depreciating assets and segregate them into their IRS - approved categories.
So you pay less tax and get better value for your money today.
On average, our clients
recognize $275,000 of increased tax depreciation expense
If you are the owner of an investment property that...
is worth at least
$1,000,000
or
underwent a renovation worth at least
$750,000
and you plan to hold this property for at least 3 years… THEN you may be immediately eligible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in first-year tax benefits.
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"Cost segregation is a no brainer"
“Madison SPECS is efficient, reliable, and easy to work with, and I would recommend them to everyone I know. Cost segregation is a NO-brainer for people investing in real estate; it sells itself.”
Jonathan Tratt
Principal, Tratt Properties;Past President, NAIOP
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
$3,000,000,000
and counting
Over 16 years, we’ve helped clients lower their upfront tax liability by over $3 billion. We can help you too.
Madison SPECS — an affiliate of the Madison family of companies — is a national cost segregation firm headquartered in New Jersey, with engineers and CPAs nationwide.
We are one of the oldest and most established cost segregation companies, performing 2,373 studies in 2019 alone.
From the smallest to largest companies — including Harbor Group International, RXR, and David Werner Real Estate — owners, investors, and CPAs across the country trust us with their studies.
30,263
cost segregation studies
$275K
average tax write-off per $1M in reclassified assets
100
years combined industry experience
20
in-house engineers
Cost segregation in every single state
Our in-house engineers spread across the country have performed studies on every property type and in all 50 states. It’s that local presence, and deep expertise, that is a trademark of a Madison SPECS on-site visit and cost seg study.All
All Property Types
Hotel
Industrial
Multifamily
Nursing Homes/Senior Living
Office
Retail
Specialty
50
states
Why choose Madison SPECS?
Unparalleled niche experience and backed by the Madison seal of excellence
Our team is comprised of over 60 cost segregation experts whose sole focus is your tax savings and, as a Madison company, we are backed by the human and technological resources of a nationally recognized, multiple disciplinary corporation.
All in all, you’re ensured rapid turnaround, complete IRS compliance, and a consummately professional experience.
Proven protection
Big-picture guidance
Rapid turnaround
Competitive pricing
Proven protection and a perfect track record
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Across 17+ years and over 30,263 studies, not one of our clients has ever had to make a change. Every single one of our reports has been fully accepted by the IRS.
Plus, in the unlikely event that your study gets challenged, we will back it up with the force of our entire team of specialists.
Big-picture guidance ensuring greatest ROI
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As a Madison company, our clients get access to expert guidance going well beyond the narrow expertise of a small shop. Madison exists to help real estate owners maximize their investments; our sister companies specialize in an array of real estate services, including other tax savings strategies like 1031 Exchanges.
So if cost segregation is not for you, we’ll tell you — and guide you to a better resource.
Rapid turnaround from our large in-house team
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Our dedicated team of 60+ professionals — including 16 engineers, 5 CPAs, and 30 account executives — means we can handle large volumes of work and complex projects during peak seasons. And thanks to 6 branches spread across multiple time zones, we have a 20 hour workday, which means an astonishingly swift turnaround for you.
Competitive pricing for a first class study
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Thanks to our in-house team and honed-over-years experience, we offer aggressive expertise — with competitive rates well within reach of the average investor
Many local CPAs outsource their cost segregation to us. When you work with us, you know you're getting direct rates — and no outsourced work.
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How we reduce this year’s tax burden
There’s nothing for you to do. We handle the process from start to finish.
No-Cost Feasibility Analysis
Is your property a good candidate for cost segregation? We review your acquisition or renovation project and generate a detailed estimated savings report.
If your property is a good fit, we’ll send a proposal. If we don’t believe there’s a real benefit, we’ll let you know that, too.
Property Tour
One of our in-house engineers conducts a comprehensive on-site tour of your property, as outlined by the IRS.
They’ll come in and identify assets that can be classified in 5 , 7, or 15 year depreciation classes — such as lighting, carpeting, or cabinetry.
Report
Based on our engineer’s findings, our asset classification specialists work with your CPA to compile a comprehensive cost segregation report.
This report highlights the shorter-life assets of your building, which affect depreciation value...and ultimately, your tax bill.
Tax Return
Here’s where you put more money in your pocket this year! We send the report to your CPA, who simply plugs it into the depreciation schedule of your income tax return.
This allows you to pay lower taxes at the end of the year. And we think that’s a pretty good reason to celebrate!
How we reduce this year’s tax burden
There’s nothing for you to do. We handle the process from start to finish.
1
No-Cost Feasibility Analysis
Is your property a good candidate for cost segregation? We review your acquisition or renovation project and generate a detailed estimated savings report.
If your property is a good fit, we’ll send a proposal. If we don’t believe there’s a real benefit, we’ll let you know that, too.
2
Property Tour
One of our in-house engineers conducts a comprehensive on-site tour of your property, as outlined by the IRS.
They’ll come in and identify assets that can be classified in 5 , 7, or 15 year depreciation classes — such as lighting, carpeting, or cabinetry.
3
Report
Based on our engineer’s findings, our asset classification specialists work with your CPA to compile a comprehensive cost segregation report.
This report highlights the shorter-life assets of your building, which affect depreciation value...and ultimately, your tax bill.
4
Tax Return
Here’s where you put more money in your pocket this year! We send the report to your CPA, who simply plugs it into the depreciation schedule of your income tax return.
This allows you to pay lower taxes at the end of the year. And we think that’s a pretty good reason to celebrate!
We don’t bypass your accountant—we work with them
Concerned about stepping on your accountant’s toes? Here’s why you don’t need to worry.
We are not looking to replace your accountant - we work with them. Cost segregation is a niche specialty, and most CPAs do not make it their focus. They don’t have the infrastructure needed; they don’t have engineers to make on-site property visits.
That’s why most accountants don’t do it at all — and many of those who do, outsource to a company like ours. We partner with your CPA. So when you work with us, you get a much lower tax bill — and your CPA comes out looking good.
We are not looking to replace your accountant - we work with them.Cost segregation is a niche specialty, and most CPAs do not make it their focus. They don’t have the infrastructure needed; they don’t have engineers to make on-site property visits.
That’s why most accountants don’t do it at all — and many of those who do, outsource to a company like ours.We partner with your CPA. So when you work with us, you get a much lower tax bill — and your CPA comes out looking good.
CPAs across America love working with us
Let us get in touch with yours today!
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Find out how much with a no-cost feasibility analysis today.