Cost Segregation Consultants Review (2026)
Cost Segregation Consultants is a Boutique cost segregation firm offering IRS-compliant cost segregation studies. Every credible study — Cost Segregation Consultants's included — must classify components into MACRS 5, 7, 15, 27.5, and 39-year recovery periods under Rev. Proc. 87-56 and follow the engineering-based approach set out in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653), distinguishing §1245 personal property from §1250 real property before §168(k) bonus depreciation and Form 3115 (§481(a) catch-up) come into play. Published turnaround is not published, and pricing is not published on the firm's site. What differs across providers is price, site-visit requirement, and audit-defense scope — not the underlying framework.
Editorial note: Cost Segregation Reviews is operated by Cost Seg Smart, which appears as one of the providers evaluated on this site. Public-facing data only — pricing, methodology, and credentials reflect what each provider publishes. Facts on this page verified September 6, 2026.
| Category | Boutique cost segregation firm |
|---|---|
| Pricing | not published; quote-request form only |
| Turnaround | not published |
| Methodology | "Engineering Expertise" — qualified engineers for "accurate identification and classification of assets" complying with IRS guidelines |
| Site visit | not published |
| Audit support | "Studies follow IRS regulations, ensuring your claims are well-substantiated in case of an audit" (no explicit warranty/refund terms) |
| Guarantee | not published |
| Property types | Apartment complexes, assisted living, medical office, warehouses, retail strip malls, residential rentals, restaurants, hotels, office buildings ($100K to $1B+ basis) |
| Headquarters | Draper, UT |
| Offices | Single Utah HQ (11910 South State Street, Suite 250, Draper, UT 84020); serves clients "in every state" |
| Founded | 1998 |
Pricing detail
not published; quote-request form only
Pricing reflects what Cost Segregation Consultants publishes as of September 6, 2026; a specific quote may differ by property. Cost Seg Smart prices residential cost segregation studies starting at $495 for properties under $300,000, published at costsegsmart.com/pricing. For context on typical rates, see our guide to how much a cost segregation study should cost.
Methodology and process
Cost Segregation Consultants describes its methodology as follows: "Engineering Expertise" — qualified engineers for "accurate identification and classification of assets" complying with IRS guidelines. All US cost segregation studies — including this one — must follow the engineering-based methodology described in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide and apply MACRS classification per Rev. Proc. 87-56. The framework is set by federal law; what varies across providers is execution depth, documentation, and audit defense scope.
Property-type fit
Cost Segregation Consultants publishes coverage for: Apartment complexes, assisted living, medical office, warehouses, retail strip malls, residential rentals, restaurants, hotels, office buildings ($100K to $1B+ basis). For investors comparing providers by property type, see our multifamily providers and commercial providers rankings.
Audit defense
Audit support: "Studies follow IRS regulations, ensuring your claims are well-substantiated in case of an audit" (no explicit warranty/refund terms). Guarantee: not published. Audit defense scope varies materially across providers, ranging from explicit IRS representation to no defense beyond report delivery — see the scoring methodology for how we evaluate this dimension.
Pros
- Publishes audit support terms: "Studies follow IRS regulations, ensuring your claims are well-substantiated in case of an audit" (no...
- Established track record: founded 1998
- Broad service footprint: Single Utah HQ (11910 South State Street, Suite 250, Draper, UT 84020); serves clients "in every...
Cons
- Pricing is not published; requires a direct quote request
- No monetary guarantee or refund terms published
- Turnaround time is not published
- Whether a site visit is required is not stated on the firm's site
Verdict — who this is for
Cost Segregation Consultants is best suited to owners of the property types it publishes — Apartment complexes, assisted living, medical office, warehouses, retail strip malls, residential rentals, restaurants, hotels, office buildings ($100K to $1B+ basis) — who are comfortable requesting a direct quote rather than seeing pricing published online, and who want an engineering-based study consistent with IRS Pub 5653. For investors comparing alternatives, the full provider comparison table is on the homepage.
FAQ
How much does Cost Segregation Consultants charge?
not published; quote-request form only
How long does a Cost Segregation Consultants cost segregation study take?
Not published on Cost Segregation Consultants' website.
Does Cost Segregation Consultants require an on-site visit?
not published. The IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653) does not require an on-site visit; it requires engineering-based methodology with documented support.
Sources
- https://costsegconsultants.com — accessed September 6, 2026
- IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653)
- Rev. Proc. 87-56
All provider facts on this page were verified against Cost Segregation Consultants's own published pages as of September 6, 2026; fields not published by the provider are marked “not published” rather than estimated.
Cost Segregation Consultants is one option among the providers we track. For other situations:
Pricing and operational details reflect public information as of September 6, 2026. Provider corrections welcome via the submission form. This review is not legal, tax, or financial advice — confirm cost segregation suitability with your CPA before ordering a study.