6 Tax Deferral Triggers That Could Save You $$$ on RE Taxes

Most of the cost segregation studies that cross my desk are lookback studies, where the property owner and CPA have realized long after the building was put into service that cost segregation could be effectively applied to the building. Although lookback studies are beneficial, the optimum time to apply cost segregation is as soon as one of these trigger events occurs, so accelerated depreciation occurs immediately rather than catching up later. Use this infographic as a cheat sheet to keep in mind the 6 events that create the opportunity to apply cost segregation or tax deferral. Will your clients potentially benefit from cost segregation? Contact Jeff Glass (510.537.9900 or jglass@bedfordteam.com) for a free assessment of the money you or your client could save in income taxes. Read less