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BiggerPockets Real Estate · February 8, 2024 · 46m

Cost Segregation: How to Save $50K+ in Taxes This Year

Meyer demystifies cost segregation studies — the process of accelerating depreciation on specific building components to generate massive first-year tax deductions.

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A cost segregation study doesn't change your property — it changes how the tax code classifies components of your property, creating a more favorable tax environment.

Highlights

Tax optimization is a learnable skill, not an innate talent
Meyer argues that most real estate investors leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table because they view tax strategy as too complex to learn. The courage to engage with tax optimization is rewarded disproportionately.