Free Cost Segregation Resources

Guides, checklists, calculators, and sample reports for property investors and CPAs. Everything you need to understand cost segregation before you order.

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Guides & Checklists

Guide

STR Tax Savings Guide

The complete guide to cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and W-2 offset strategies for Airbnb and vacation rental owners.

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Checklist

CPA Audit Checklist

A 15-point verification checklist for CPAs reviewing cost segregation studies, aligned with the IRS Audit Techniques Guide.

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Cost Seg Cheat Sheet

One-page breakdown of estimated Year 1 tax savings by property type, plus the 5 things your CPA needs to know.

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STR Deductions Checklist

The top tax deductions most short-term rental owners miss, including cost segregation and material participation.

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W-2 Offset Worksheet

Can your Airbnb losses offset your W-2? Qualification test + savings estimate for STR investors.

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Landlord Tax Deduction Checklist

23 deductions most landlords miss — including the biggest one your CPA won't bring up.

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Should You Do a Cost Seg Study?

Answer 5 questions in 60 seconds. One-page decision flowchart.

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5 Questions Before Ordering

Protect yourself from overpriced or low-quality studies. 2-page buyer's guide.

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Depreciation Comparison

Side-by-side: standard vs. accelerated depreciation for 6 property types.

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CPA's Guide to Cost Segregation

Forward to your CPA: IRS methodology, Form 3115, filing instructions, audit defense.

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Calculators

Calculator

Cost Segregation Calculator

Estimate your Year 1 tax savings in 10 seconds. No signup required.

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Calculator

STR Tax Savings Calculator

Built specifically for Airbnb and vacation rental investors. Includes material participation and W-2 offset.

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Calculator

Commercial Cost Seg Calculator

For office, retail, restaurant, industrial, and mixed-use properties.

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Calculator

Rental Property Calculator

For traditional long-term rental investors. SFR, duplex, triplex, fourplex, and multifamily.

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New · Quiz

Material Participation Test

6 questions to find out if your STR losses qualify for W-2 offset under IRS §469. The single most common objection CPAs raise — answered in 90 seconds.

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Video Library

Real customers, real CPAs, real explanations. Each video is under 3 minutes.

Customer Review

Real STR Host on Their Tax Savings

CPA Review

A CPA Reviews a Cost Seg Report

Explainer

Cost Segregation in 30 Seconds

ROI Walkthrough

How Cost Seg ROI Works

Tax Law Update

100% Bonus Depreciation (2025+)

Reports & Comparisons

Sample

Sample Report

See what a real 40+ page cost segregation report looks like before you order.

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Comparison

Compare Cost Seg Services

Side-by-side comparison of DIY software, automated done-for-you, and traditional engineering firms.

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Comparison

Cost Seg Smart vs KBKG

Detailed head-to-head comparison with one of the largest traditional cost segregation firms.

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