Single-family rental cost segregation studies sit at the lower end of the U.S. pricing distribution. The MACRS recovery period is 27.5 years (residential under Rev. Proc. 87-56). Reclassification ranges typically capture 14–22% of depreciable basis into 5-year, 7-year, or 15-year property (appliances, flooring, cabinetry, site improvements). Pricing variance across providers reflects delivery model and audit defense scope, not the underlying tax framework.
| Provider | Pricing range | Turnaround | Methodology | ASCSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Seg Smart * | $495–$2,995 | Same business day | Automated | — |
| DIY Cost Seg | $495–$1,295 | ~5 minutes (software); investor work varies | Diy | — |
| Expert Cost Seg | $500 | Varies | Hybrid | — |
| Room42 | $525 | Days | Automated | — |
| R.E. Cost Seg | $950–$5,000 | 5 business days (Rapid) / 15-20 business days (Engineered) | Hybrid | — |
| Overline IQ | $1,440 | Days to weeks | Hybrid | — |
| SMF Cost Segregation Advisors | $1,500–$5,000 | 1-2 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| Modern CFO / FreeCostSeg | $1,800 | 1-3 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| Maven Cost Seg | $1,900–$6,000 | 1-3 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| CostSegRx | $2,000–$8,000 | Not disclosed | Hybrid | — |
| Bedford Cost Segregation | $3,000–$8,000 | 3-5 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Dimov Tax & CPA | $3,000–$8,000 | 2-4 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| Segregation Holding | $3,000–$10,000 | 4-6 weeks | Engineered | — |
| Patrick Accounting | $3,000–$10,000 | 3-6 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| Veritax Advisors | $3,000–$10,000 | 3-6 weeks | Engineered | — |
| Dark Horse CPAs | $3,000–$10,000 | 3-6 weeks | Hybrid | — |
| Engineered Tax Services | $3,000–$12,000 | 4-6 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Omega Accounting Solutions | $3,500–$12,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Madison SPECS | $4,000–$11,000 | Not disclosed | Engineered | Yes |
| traditional engineering firms | $5,000–$15,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| McGuire Sponsel | $5,000–$15,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Source Advisors | $5,000–$15,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Cost Segregation Guys | $5,000–$15,000 | 1-3 weeks | Engineered | — |
| ICS Tax | $5,000–$15,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| MS Consultants (MSC) | $5,000–$20,000 | 4-8 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Eide Bailly | $8,000–$25,000 | 6-10 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Wipfli | $8,000–$25,000 | 6-10 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) | $8,000–$25,000 | 6-10 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Baker Tilly | $8,000–$25,000 | 6-10 weeks | Engineered | Yes |
| Remote Cost Seg | Contact for quote | Not disclosed | Hybrid | — |
| CSSI | Contact for quote | Not disclosed | Engineered | Yes |
| CostSegEZ | — | Software runs in ~2 minutes; investor work may take days | Diy | — |
| Titan Echo | Subscription model | Software runs in minutes; investor work may take days | Diy | — |
| CostSegregation.com | Contact for quote | Not disclosed | Engineered | — |
Documented SFR pricing across U.S. providers ranges from $495 (automated done-for-you) to $20,000+ (traditional engineered with site visit). Median per-property flat fee in the dataset is approximately $2,500 for hybrid providers and $7,500 for engineered firms. Pricing variance reflects delivery model, audit defense scope, and engineering depth.
Residential properties depreciate over 27.5 years under MACRS (vs. 39 years for commercial under IRC §168). Reclassifiable scope is also narrower for SFRs — most studies capture 14–22% of basis vs. 20–35% for commercial. Provider engagement scope (engineering hours, on-site requirements) scales accordingly.
Yes, when the study includes engineering-based classification per IRS Pub 5653, industry-standard 2026 cost data, component-level MACRS classification per Rev. Proc. 87-56, and audit defense documentation. The IRS does not require on-site visits; pricing variance reflects delivery model. Methodology adherence determines audit defensibility, not study price.