Cost Segregation
Over the past 30 years, we have saved clients over a hundred million dollars in income taxes utilizing Cost Segregation for buildings.
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Section 179D & 45L Deductions
Energy deductions and tax credits are available for all types of real estate and can be realized in addition to cost segregation on the same project.
Real Estate Appraisal
Ensure you know the market value of your property. We’ve completed thousands of appraisals for lenders, investors and insurance companies.
Asset Valuation
Know the value of your intangibles & ongoing business, machinery & equipment and real estate assets. Our expertise covers the entire range of business assets.
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Cost Segregation
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Section 179D & 45L Deductions
Lighting, HVAC & Building Envelope Deductions and Credits are Available.
Real Estate Appraisal
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in multiple states.
Business Asset Valuation
We follow industry guidelines for each type of business assets from intangibles to real estate to machinery & equipment.
About AER
Centering our corporate goals around providing quality service and support to our clients
A responsive approach to each project is part of our business model. Engagements are handled by seasoned tax, engineering, and appraisal consultants with a high degree of proficiency, resulting in efficient and timely reporting across multiple projects. Our clients range from single property investment LLC's to international corporations with projects in excess of one billion dollars. An engineered approach to valuation has proven to be our strength when our reporting is under review from third party lenders, courts, and the IRS.
Integrity and Experience
For over thirty years AER Group has provided professional valuation services to Fortune 1000 companies across the United States and abroad. We have completed several thousand reports in the areas of grocery, retail, hotel, resort, assisted living, apartments, office, medical, manufacturing, process, power generation, recreation, restaurant, and many others. Our reputation and track record supporting our work under audit is impeccable and we would appreciate an opportunity to work with you in order to earn your trust as well. Regards,
I recently hired AER Group to analyze my multi-family and commercial portfolio to guide me through how cost segregation works and how it impacts my depreciation expense. I was amazed at the savings opportunities. If you ever need cost segregation explained in lay terms you will not be disappointed.
Randy Ralls
Partner, R&J PropertiesAER Group helped me save $1 million on a single apartment project using cost segregation. I use them on all of our properties because of their knowledge of both engineering and tax law, their detailed reporting, they work well with my accountant, and their high-level of customer service.
Mike Sakich
Managing Partner at IGC Residential Property ManagementFrank and his group have assisted our clients in saving money through cost segregation and property tax reductions. They have a fair, honest, and professional approach to consulting and appraising. I highly recommend them for your federal tax and local property tax needs.
Rod Gayda
Tax Specialist & Insurance Professional, RAN Enterprises CorporationOur clients have realized significant tax savings for nearly three decades. These savings are real dollars that would have otherwise been missed without our analysis. Tell us about your real estate holdings by clicking on our “Get Savings” tab. Given some basic information we can project your estimated savings while you are on our site. So, join our satisfied clients and allow us to help you understand how to take valuable tax dollars off the table and pay only your fair share of income and property tax. Contact us now.
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What is Cost Segregation?
Cost Segregation is the practice of identifying assets and their costs, and classifying those assets for federal tax purposes.
Who Qualifies for Cost Segregation?
Any for profit concerns that file a federal tax return including: Pass Through Entities (Partnerships, LPs, LLPs, S Corps, Certain Trusts, LLCs), C-Corporations, and REITs.
What Court Cases Affect Cost Segregation?
Court cases evolved in the 1970’s based on depreciation claims when tax players took deductions that the IRS did not agree with or could not rationalize. Since that time and following the Tax Reform Act of 1986 depreciation guidelines became clearer as deductions and methodology were a reflection of both the Cost Recovery System and court cases and revenue rulings. In 2004 the IRS developed the Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) which further defined the approach and methodology a credible Cost Segregation Study should follow.
Cost Segregation + 1031 Exchange?
Two of the most valuable tax deferral techniques used in commercial real estate today include Cost Segregation and 1031 exchanges. Just because the property is classified as a 1031 Exchange does not mean that it will not qualify for Cost Segregation tax treatment. Both of these strategies can be used at the same time on the same property.