The average ClearSeg client saves $37,400 in Year 1.1 PE-certified, delivered to your CPA in 2 weeks.
We analyze every component: electrical, plumbing, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, landscaping, to find assets eligible for accelerated depreciation.
Those components move from the 27.5-year schedule to 5, 7, or 15-year recovery periods per IRS guidelines. This is where the savings come from.
You claim the accelerated depreciation on your income tax return. The savings hit your bottom line this year, not decades from now.
5-year fixtures & finishes
27.5-year structure
15-year site improvements
A tax strategy that accelerates depreciation on your rental property, putting money in your pocket now, not in 27 years.
Cumulative depreciation deductions on the same property. Front-loaded, not invented: the total is identical.
A look-back study lets you claim missed depreciation without amending your return. Whether you closed last month or a decade ago, you qualify.
How look-back worksA licensed Professional Engineer certifies every classification. This is what makes your study IRS audit-ready.
The same standard used by Fortune 500 companies.
Here's what property owners saved with ClearSeg studies this year.
"Purchased in 2023. Study identified $106K in reclassifiable assets. Filed with 2024 return."
David M. · Edison, NJ · $410K single-family1
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Estimated Year-1 Tax Savings
$31,947
Federal tax bracket
Estimates only. Actual results depend on your property's location, age, condition, and improvements. A ClearSeg study provides exact figures certified by a licensed Professional Engineer.
From start to certified study in 2 weeks.3 Four steps.
Fill out our intake form with your property info. Takes 2 minutes.
Our engineers analyze every building component and categorize assets into proper recovery periods.
A licensed Professional Engineer certifies every classification. This is what makes your study IRS audit-ready.
You get the certified study and asset schedule, ready to apply to your tax return. We can send it directly to your CPA.
Yes. Cost segregation is a well-established tax strategy backed by IRS guidelines. Every ClearSeg study is certified by a licensed Professional Engineer, the same standard used by Fortune 500 companies.
Depreciation is a deduction on your federal income tax return, not your property tax bill. Cost segregation increases your deductions in the current tax year, which reduces your taxable income. For most rental owners that means $30,000 to $75,000 or more in additional first-year deductions.
That's exactly who we built this for. Most cost seg firms focus on commercial properties and charge $5,000 to $15,000. We specialize in single-family rentals at a price that makes sense.
If you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional under IRS rules, or your AGI is below certain thresholds, the depreciation can offset W-2 income. Even without that status, the deductions offset your rental income and carry forward. Talk to your CPA about your specific situation.
No. You can do a cost segregation study on a property you've owned for years. A "look-back" study lets you claim missed depreciation without amending prior returns.
No. We build your study from property data, photos, construction records, and county assessor information. If you'd prefer an on-site visit, a ClearSeg engineer can photograph and document everything for you.
No. Cost segregation is IRS-recognized and, when performed correctly, fully compliant with tax regulations. Our studies follow the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide. Every study is PE-certified, which adds credibility and defensibility.
Most studies are completed within 2 weeks. You submit your details online, we build the study, a licensed PE certifies it, and we deliver it to your CPA.
Even with a short ownership period, cost segregation can provide significant tax savings. However, depreciation recapture (IRC Sections 1245 and 1250) applies at sale. Our team can help you evaluate whether the near-term savings outweigh the recapture.
At minimum: purchase price and property address. Helpful but not required: closing disclosure, appraisal, tax assessment, and interior/exterior photos. Don't have everything? We can work with what you have.
Very little. We deliver a completed study with an asset schedule your CPA can apply directly to your return. We can also send it to them on your behalf.
Questions? Call (646) 533-1623 or email info@clearseg.com.
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