Cost Segregation Companies in Texas (2026)
Texas has no state income tax and a construction pipeline weighted toward multifamily, industrial and self-storage product across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, which is part of why the state shows up so heavily in searches for a cost segregation provider that already knows the local product mix. Every provider listed below applies the same federal framework — MACRS component classification under Rev. Proc. 87-56, engineering-based methodology per the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653), and §1245/§1250 property splits ahead of §168(k) bonus depreciation — so what actually differs between them is price, service model, and whether they publish either one.
Texas has no personal state income tax, so an individual investor claiming federal §168(k) bonus depreciation generally has no state return on which to add it back or defer it. The federal deduction flows through without a parallel state depreciation schedule to track — the current-year benefit still depends on federal passive-activity and at-risk rules, but there is no state-level timing offset the way there is in a non-conforming state. See our full Texas bonus depreciation guide for the complete state-conformity analysis.
Firms based in Texas
Headquartered or with a published office in Texas, verified from each firm's own website.
| Firm | Location | Service model | Pricing | Property types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E. Cost Seg | Houston, TX (HQ) | Virtual inspection for Fully Engineered studies; no visit for Rapid Reports | Rapid Report from $950 (residential, ≤4 units, basis under $1.2M); Fully Engineered from $2,320 residential / $2,730+ commercial | Short-term rentals, apartments, warehouses, self-storage, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, nursing homes, gas stations, agricultural, office, industrial |
| Source Advisors | Arlington, TX (HQ) | not published | not published | Commercial and residential rental, assisted living, hotels, medical offices, manufacturing, retail, data centers |
| The Ambrose Group | Jersey Village, TX (HQ) | not published | not published | Office, retail, industrial, multifamily, renovations/improvements |
| ICS Tax, LLC | Texas office | not published | not published | Residential rental, commercial (apartments, casinos, factories, grocery stores, hotels, office, restaurants, retail centers, warehouses) |
National providers serving Texas remotely
No published Texas office found on the firm's own site as of September 6, 2026; these firms describe themselves as serving all or most of the US.
| Firm | Location | Service model | Pricing | Property types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Seg Smart * | Los Angeles, CA (HQ) | Remote — records, permits, assessor data, photos, aerial imagery | Residential: $495 under $300K, $895 for $300K–$700K. Commercial: $1,995 under $1M. Industrial/warehouse: $2,495 under $1M. Full matrix at pricing page. | Residential (SFR, condos, duplexes, ADUs), STR, multifamily, commercial, medical/dental, restaurants, data centers, mixed-use, self-storage, senior living |
| Capstan Tax | Dresher, PA (HQ) | not published | not published | Commercial, residential rental, hotels, retail, restaurants, self-storage, multifamily, short-term rentals |
| CostSegEZ | Princeton, NJ (HQ); nationwide operations | Virtual inspection standard; in-person option for Fully Engineered tier | DIY $595, Engineer Reviewed $895, Fully Engineered from $2,500 | Residential (all tiers); commercial (Fully Engineered tier only) |
| Engineered Tax Services | West Palm Beach, FL (HQ) | not published | not published | Single-family residences, short-term rentals, gas stations, car washes, commercial buildings, investment properties |
| Dimov Tax & CPA | San Francisco, CA (HQ) | not published | not published | Short-term rentals / Airbnb, restaurants, self-storage, general real estate |
| Maven Cost Seg | San Diego, CA office (HQ Sterling Heights, MI) | On-site for detailed engineering studies; data-driven modeling for smaller residential/STR | not published | Commercial, residential (multi-family, investment properties), self-storage, short-term rentals/Airbnb, hotels/hospitality, retail/restaurants, specialized industrial |
* Cost Seg Smart is operated by us. Full disclosure.
What to ask a Texas cost segregation provider
- Is pricing published, or quote-only? A published rate card lets you compare before a sales call; several firms above require a direct quote.
- Is a site visit required, optional, or never done? Larger or more complex properties often benefit from an on-site visit; the IRS does not require one.
- What property types does the firm actually publish experience with? A firm's own site is the only place to verify this — not a directory listing (including this one).
- What audit-defense support is included if the IRS asks questions? Terms vary widely and are frequently not published at all.
- How is Form 3115 (lookback / catch-up depreciation) handled if you are ordering a study for a property you already own?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Texas have a state tax add-back for bonus depreciation?
No. Texas has no personal state income tax, so there is no state return on which to add back or defer a federal §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction. The federal benefit flows through cleanly; actual current-year usability still depends on federal passive-activity and at-risk rules, not a state conformity question.
How much does a cost segregation study cost in Texas?
Pricing varies by firm and most providers on this page do not publish a rate card. Cost Seg Smart publishes its full pricing matrix: $495 for residential properties under $300,000, $895 for $300,000–$700,000, $1,995 for commercial properties under $1M, and $2,495 for industrial/warehouse properties under $1M, with higher tiers published at its pricing page. For a market-wide range across every provider type, see our cost segregation pricing guide.
Do I need to hire a cost segregation firm based in Texas?
No. A cost segregation study is built from your property's records, cost documentation and (for larger or more complex properties) a site visit — not from the consultant's office address. Most of the firms serving Texas on this page, including several headquartered elsewhere, deliver studies without ever sending someone to the property. See our near-me explainer for why location rarely determines study quality.
What's the difference between a local firm and a national provider?
In practice, mostly office overhead and marketing, not methodology. Every credible provider on this page applies the same MACRS component classification under Rev. Proc. 87-56 and the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653). A local CPA firm may know regional permitting and assessor quirks better; a national provider may have more standardized pricing and faster turnaround. Neither is required to be based in your state.
Does the IRS require an on-site visit for a cost segregation study?
No. The IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide describes detailed engineering as the preferred approach — meaning component-level cost allocation from recognized data sources — and does not require a physical site visit. Providers vary: some visit every property, some visit only above a size or complexity threshold, and some work entirely from records, permits, assessor data and photos.
Sources
- R.E. Cost Seg — accessed September 6, 2026
- Source Advisors — accessed September 6, 2026
- The Ambrose Group — accessed September 6, 2026
- ICS Tax, LLC — accessed September 6, 2026
- Cost Seg Smart — Texas bonus depreciation conformity — accessed September 6, 2026
- IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653) — accessed September 6, 2026
- Rev. Proc. 87-56 (MACRS asset class life table) — accessed September 6, 2026
Provider facts on this page (headquarters/office city, pricing where published, service model, property types) were verified against each firm's own website. Facts a provider does not publish are marked “not published,” never estimated. This page is a comparison directory, not tax advice; confirm your specific situation with a qualified CPA.
Related
See the full companies-by-state directory, read why location rarely matters for a cost segregation study, or compare providers by property type.