Services and Pricing

Three pricing tiers, five years of audit defense on every study, and direct founder access on WhatsApp. Pick the tier that fits your property, or send us details and we will recommend.

• Rapid Report

  From $795

  Software-assisted with engineer review for residential under $800K basis.

• Fully Engineered Residential

  From $2,495

  Detailed engineering for residential rental and small multifamily up to $2M basis.

• Fully Engineered Commercial

  From $2,995

  Engineering-based studies for all commercial property types.

• Form 3115 Preparation

  Included on look-back

  DCN 7 method change filing for prior-year cost seg catch-up.

• Look-Back Study

  Same as engineered

  Capture missed depreciation from prior years via Section 481(a) catch-up.

• Audit Defense

  Included

  Five years of written audit defense aligned to IRS Pub 5653's 13 Principal Elements.

• Free Preliminary Analysis

  Free

  Engineer-reviewed first-year deduction estimate within four business hours.

Frequently asked questions

Which cost segregation tier fits my property?

Rapid Report ($795) fits residential under $800K depreciable basis. Fully Engineered Residential ($2,495) fits residential rental and small multifamily up to $2M basis. Fully Engineered Commercial ($2,995 and up) fits office, retail, hotel, restaurant, industrial, self-storage, and medical office at any basis. All three tiers include 5 years of audit defense at no extra charge.

What is included in every WeCostSeg engagement?

Every engagement includes an engineer-signed report documenting all 13 Principal Elements from IRS Pub 5653, a fixed asset schedule in Excel keyed to the report, Form 3115 preparation for look-back studies at no extra charge, 5 years of written audit defense, and CPA coordination via the three-touch protocol. Free preliminary analysis is returned within 4 business hours during US Eastern hours.

How long does a cost segregation study take?

Rapid Report turnaround is 5 to 10 business days from document receipt. Fully Engineered Residential is 2 to 3 weeks. Fully Engineered Commercial is 3 to 4 weeks. Turnaround starts once the closing statement, appraisal, and property photographs are received. Look-back studies with Form 3115 preparation add 3 to 5 business days for the DCN 7 change filing.

Do you include Form 3115 preparation for look-back studies?

Yes, at no extra charge on every look-back engagement. WeCostSeg files Form 3115 using Designated Change Number 7 under Rev. Proc. 2022-14. The Section 481(a) catch-up adjustment posts entirely in the year of change. Two copies are prepared: one to attach to the current-year return, one to mail to the IRS Ogden office by the return due date including extensions.

What does the free preliminary analysis include?

The free preliminary analysis includes an engineer-reviewed estimate of first-year deduction under 100% bonus depreciation per OBBBA, a recommended tier (Rapid Report, Fully Engineered Residential, or Fully Engineered Commercial), estimated study fee, and a payback ratio. Returned within 4 business hours during US Eastern hours. No obligation and no follow-up sales calls unless requested.

What does audit defense actually cover?

Audit defense covers 5 years from the placed-in-service date on the study. If the IRS challenges any reclassification, WeCostSeg's engineer responds directly with the 13 Principal Element cross-walk, source documentation, photographs, and Whiteco factor analysis. No additional fees. Audit defense does not cover challenges to REPS qualification or STR loophole material participation; those are CPA matters.

Do you offer studies for property owned by an LLC or partnership?

Yes. Studies on LLC-, partnership-, and S-corp-held property are the standard case. Deductions flow through to members or partners on Schedule K-1 with a Section 469 loss classification. For syndications, WeCostSeg coordinates directly with the general partner and their tax preparer. Multi-entity structures (Series LLCs, TIC arrangements) are quoted as Fully Engineered Commercial regardless of property type.