Engineering-based Cost Segregation is the recommended method to accelerate depreciation on building components to 5, 7, and 15 year lives in addition to the standard 27.5 or 39-year categories. This is a strategic tax deferral tool that allows companies and individuals, who have constructed, purchased, expanded, or remodeled (including leasehold improvements) any kind of real estate, to increase their cash flow by decreasing their tax liability. Our clients see cash flow benefits of $35K to $40K for every $500K in building, acquisition or renovation costs in the first five years.Our experienced team identifies the building components that can legitimately be accelerated which requires specialized construction and engineering expertise combined with in-depth knowledge of the tax laws and court cases governing cost segregation studies.CSSI has performed studies within the fields of banking, restaurant, retail, food processing, real-estate development, health care (i.e., hospitals, medical clinics, dental clinics and nursing homes), multi-family housing, hotels, sports complexes, manufacturing, industrial, warehouse and office buildings.