Cost Segregation Evidence
Delivered with owned, confirmed capture and processing equipment.
Measured, photo-linked documentation of candidate short-life assets and site improvements that supports a CPA or cost segregation specialist's study.
What this service addresses
Cost segregation studies often rely on sparse site photos and assumptions. When the documentation record is thin, the position is harder to support if it is later examined.
What you get out of it
- Quantified candidate asset schedule tied to imagery and measurements
- Site improvement quantities captured with documented method
- A traceable evidence package the tax professional can reference in their study
What we capture
- Interior finishes, specialty electrical and plumbing serving equipment where visible
- Site improvements: paving, curb, landscape areas, signage, lighting, fencing
- Exterior envelope and roof-mounted equipment
What you receive
- Candidate short-life asset schedule with quantities and locations
- Site improvement measurement schedule
- Photo and imagery evidence indexed to each line item
- Method and accuracy statement with intended-use language
Five named scopes, one fixed price each
Fixed price per property per scope. Confirmed in writing before scheduling and unchanged unless the property's facts change.
| Scope | Qualifies when | Standalone | Same-visit activation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 1 building, up to 5,000 sq ft enclosed, up to 1 acre | $2,250 | $1,500 |
| Standard | 1 building, 5,001-25,000 sq ft enclosed, up to 3 acres | $3,875 | $2,750 |
| Extended | up to 2 buildings, 25,001-75,000 sq ft enclosed, up to 10 acres | $5,500 | $4,000 |
| Complex | up to 4 buildings, 75,001-150,000 sq ft enclosed, up to 25 acres | $7,125 | $5,250 |
| Campus | 5 or more buildings, over 150,000 sq ft enclosed, over 25 acres | $8,750 | $6,500 |
What every scope delivers
- Candidate short-life asset schedule with quantities and locations
- Site improvement measurement schedule
- Photo and imagery evidence indexed to each line item
- Method and accuracy statement with intended-use language
- Structured export (CSV and PDF) for the tax professional's study file
Worked example
One 18,000 sq ft retail building on a 2.4-acre site, occupied, single visit — Standard scope.
- Cost Segregation Evidence, Standard scope, standalone: $3,875
- Travel: 82 one-way road miles from Erie, PA — 22 billable miles at $1.15: $25
- Qualified professional review: not included; the CPA contracts and bills separately
Invoice total: $3,900
How the engagement runs
- 01
Coordination
Align scope with the tax professional performing the study.
- 02
Capture
Targeted interior, exterior and site capture.
- 03
Quantification
Measured quantities extracted and grouped into candidate categories.
- 04
Professional review
Reviewer confirms traceability from each line item to source evidence.
- 05
Handoff
Evidence package delivered to the tax professional.
Who this is for
- CPAs and cost segregation firms
- Owners of recently acquired or renovated commercial property
- Real estate funds standardizing evidence across acquisitions
Optional extensions
- Multi-property portfolio batching
- Pre-renovation condition capture
- Placed-in-service date documentation
Professional review
Limitations and boundaries
- We do not determine final tax positions, asset class lives or depreciation treatment. Those conclusions belong to a qualified tax professional.
- Categories are labelled as candidates for professional determination, not as final classifications.
- Concealed and sub-slab components are not captured unless separately arranged.
Questions about Cost Segregation Evidence
Scope Cost Segregation Evidence against your property.
Tell us the property and the decision. You get a written scope with an exact price before anything is scheduled.