Collect property facts
Purchase date, placed-in-service date, basis, improvements, square footage, use, and rental activity.
AI-guided cost segregation prep
Find out if cost segregation is worth it before you pay for a full study.
CostSegHelpAI guides rental property owners through documents, photos, component facts, and CPA-ready workpapers for a lower-cost cost segregation workflow.
Property intake · Photo checklist · Component interview · Depreciation prep · Tax information, not tax advice
What is CostSegHelpAI?
A bounded workflow for one expensive tax task
Traditional cost segregation studies often require a specialist to review property records, construction details, photos, invoices, and building components. CostSegHelpAI turns that same intake into a guided AI interview so owners and accountants can decide what is worth reviewing.
The output is preparatory. Cost segregation can affect depreciation deductions, bonus depreciation, passive losses, amended returns, and audit support. A qualified tax professional should review the final position before filing.
How it works
Designed for a start-to-finish cost segregation packet
Guide photo intake
Room-by-room prompts for flooring, cabinets, appliances, site improvements, specialty electrical, and exterior assets.
Prepare review workpapers
Generate a depreciation classification worksheet, support checklist, source notes, and questions for the CPA or specialist.
Source-backed guides
Research for cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and rental property basis
Can I Do My Own Cost Segregation Study?
Property owners can collect records and prepare documentation, but a supportable cost segregation position usually needs professional review before filing.
Read guideCost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation: What to Check First
Cost segregation can interact with bonus depreciation, but the result depends on placed-in-service timing, property facts, current law, and tax limitations.
Read guideCost Segregation Calculator: What It Can and Cannot Tell You
A cost segregation calculator can screen potential savings, but it cannot replace property-specific documentation, classification analysis, or CPA review.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Cost segregation help: common questions
What is a cost segregation study?
A cost segregation study separates parts of a real estate purchase or improvement into shorter-life tax property where supportable, instead of treating the entire building as 27.5-year or 39-year property.
Can AI prepare the whole study?
AI can guide document collection, photo intake, room-by-room facts, classification research, and draft workpapers. A qualified tax professional should review the final position before it is used on a tax return.
Who is this for?
CostSegHelpAI is built for rental property owners, short-term rental operators, and accountants who want a lower-cost way to organize the facts and evidence behind a potential cost segregation study.
Is this a tax advisory service?
No. CostSegHelpAI provides tax information and documentation workflow software. It is not a CPA firm, engineering firm, appraisal firm, law firm, or tax adviser.