CostSegHQ

Cost segregation

Answer what the property has and the engine allocates your basis using shares observed in real engineered studies — no invoice required.

The property

Land isn't depreciable. The county assessor's land ÷ total assessed value is the usual split; many areas run 15–30%.

Placed in service — sets the bonus rate.

Saving stores these on the property you pick, once, for every tool.

Transient lodging is not residential rental property (§ 168(e)(2)(A)(ii)(I)), so an STR recovers the shell over 39 years, not 27.5.

Sign in and the tool measures against your saved return instead.

Assumes a short-term rental you materially participate in, so the loss isn't suspended under § 469.

Kitchen & bath

Cabinets (Free-Standing)

Fitted cabinetry in the kitchen, baths, or laundry

5-year property · Metro National Corp v. Commissioner (TCM 1987-38)

Countertops

Stone, quartz, or solid-surface countertops

Appliances

Appliances conveyed with the property (range, fridge, W/D)

5-year property · Rev. Proc. 87-56; IRS Announcement 99-82

Special-Purpose Plumbing

Plumbing serving specific equipment rather than the building — icemaker lines, disposal, bar sink

Interior finishes

Decorative Lighting

Decorative light fixtures — chandeliers, pendants, sconces (not the primary ceiling illumination)

5-year property · Shoney's South TC Memo 1984-413; Metro National Corp TC Memo 1987-38

Interior Decorative Trim

Decorative millwork — wainscoting, coffered ceilings, accent trim

5-year property · Reg. Sec. 1.48-1(c); Metro National Corp TC Memo 1987-38

Decorative Shelving

Built-in decorative shelving or display units

Electric Fireplace

Electric or decorative (non-structural) fireplace

Building systems

Special-Purpose Electric

Wiring dedicated to equipment rather than the building — appliance circuits, hot tub, EV charger

Special-Purpose HVAC

HVAC serving a specific load rather than the whole building — a mini-split for one room, kitchen exhaust

Site & land improvements

Landscaping

Landscaping — plantings, beds, irrigation, retaining walls

15-year land improvements · Rev. Rul. 74-256; Trailmont Park, Inc TC Memo 1971-212

Driveway or Parking Lot

Paved driveway or parking area

Fencing

Fencing or gates

Walkway

Walkways, patios, or hardscape paths

First-year deduction

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