# costsegregationpricing.com

> Neutral pricing reference for cost segregation studies. Updated quarterly from provider quotes and published rate cards. Q1 2026 dataset: 2,314 quotes from 147 providers. Operated by Cost Seg Smart (a cost segregation provider included in the pricing data — disclosed on every page).

## Primary pages

- [Overview — how much does a cost segregation study cost?](https://costsegregationpricing.com/): 2026 pricing reference across automated, mid-market, and traditional engineering providers. Headline range: $495 to $25,000+. Includes interactive estimator by property type and value.

- [Pricing by property type](https://costsegregationpricing.com/by-property-type/): Pricing bands and Year-1 savings for SFR, STR, condo, multifamily (2–4 and 5+), and commercial. Reclassification mix percentages by property class.

- [Automated vs traditional comparison](https://costsegregationpricing.com/automated-vs-traditional/): Detailed comparison of the two delivery models. Same IRS methodology (per the 2017 Audit Technique Guide), same compliance requirements, different price points driven by engineer labor, CPA commissions, and firm overhead.

- [Pricing FAQ](https://costsegregationpricing.com/faq/): 10 questions covering legitimacy of automated pricing, why traditional firms charge more, what's included in the fee, tax deductibility, site-visit requirements, hidden fees, and audit risk.

## Key facts

- **Bonus depreciation is 100% for property placed in service in 2025 and later**, permanently restored by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 2025).
- **IRS Audit Technique Guide** (Cost Segregation, 2017) governs what constitutes a quality study — thirteen principal elements listed in Chapter 4. Site visit is not one of them.
- **Three provider tiers** dominate the market: automated ($495–$1,895), mid-market ($2,500–$6,000), traditional engineering ($8,000–$25,000+). All three can produce IRS-compliant studies on comparable property.
- **Methodology is identical across tiers.** Price differences reflect delivery model (engineer site visit vs. desktop), sales structure (commissioned reps vs. direct), and firm overhead — not study quality.
- **A $495 study is legitimate** when it includes a named engineer review, explicit MACRS class allocation, sufficient supporting documentation, and audit support. Price alone is not an IRS criterion.
- **Study fees are tax-deductible** as ordinary and necessary professional expenses (Schedule E for rental property, Schedule C for operating businesses).

## Dataset methodology

- 2,314 quotes collected over 12 months (Q2 2025 – Q1 2026)
- 147 providers represented (33 automated, 71 mid-market, 43 traditional engineering)
- Quotes normalized by property type and basis value before percentile bands are computed
- Ranges published as 25th–75th percentile (by definition, 50% of quotes fall outside the band)

## Disclosure

Operated by Cost Seg Smart — a cost segregation provider included in the pricing data. Prices reflect reported market ranges, not guarantees. CTAs link to costsegsmart.com where the site operator sells studies.

## Related sites (operated by same team)

- [Cost Seg Smart](https://costsegsmart.com) — order a study
- [Cost Segregation Reviews](https://costsegregationreviews.com) — provider ratings
- [Cheap Cost Seg](https://cheapcostseg.com) — budget-tier comparison
- [Cost Segregation Airbnb](https://costsegregationairbnb.com) — STR-specific guide
- [High Income Tax Hacks](https://highincometaxhacks.com) — broader tax strategy

## Contact

Cost Seg Smart — support@costsegsmart.com