Behind the Numbers in Our Cost Segregation Calculator

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property?

I get this question all the time: “How much would a cost seg study actually save me?”

So my team and I decided to build the Maven Cost Segregation Calculator to give folks a quick, realistic estimate of how much they can save based on property type, tax rate, and a few other inputs.

But most people don’t know what those inputs really mean, or how lease type, depreciable basis, and bonus depreciation all factor in.

So I wrote up a full walkthrough that breaks down:

How the calculator works
Where the numbers come from
What kind of tax savings you might be looking at

This tool was built using data from hundreds of actual studies, so you can get a realistic estimate in 60 seconds.

If you’ve ever been curious about how much you could save (or just want to nerd out on depreciation schedules, check out the link below.

Read the full article + try the calculator

Want to learn about the Short Term Rental Loophole?

Check out my episode on the Bigger Pockets Rookie show where I share an overview of cost segregation and then go in depth on the STR loophole.

Thank you for reading. Please reach out and let me know what resonated with you. I read every email!

Cheers,

Sean

CPA | Founder of Maven Cost Seg and Maven Equities

P.S. Forwarded this email? Click here to make sure you get added to the weekly distribution list!

References: https://www.therealestatecpa.com/blog/str-loophole-irs-audits-three-arguments-the-irs-is-making/

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
Unsubscribe · Preferences

The 2025 IRS Rule Update To Look Out For

Check out my episode on the Real Estate Pros Podcast! Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: The 2025 IRS rule that could change your cost segregation study. For years, many cost seg firms have accelerated kitchen cabinets, countertops, and sinks into 5-year property. But new 2025 IRS guidance makes it clear: these are structural components and must be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years. In this article, we break down: The exact changes...

12 days ago • 1 min read

The Overlooked Tax Loophole That Turns Passive Losses Into Active Deductions

Check out our feature on REtipster! Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: How limited partners can use real estate syndication losses to offset active income. Most LPs assume syndication losses are passive—and useless against W-2 or business income. But with the right strategy, those losses can deliver real active tax savings. In this article, we break down: Why syndication losses are usually passive (and what that means) The key...

27 days ago • 1 min read

Marginal vs. Effective Tax Rates: Why the Difference Matters for Real Estate Investors

Looking for a Cost Seg Study for your property? Book a call with me to discuss! Today’s topic: Marginal vs. Effective Tax Rates and why this distinction matters more than most realize. A lot of people think that earning more means they’ll “get taxed on all of it.” That’s not how our tax system works — and believing that can lead to some costly decisions. In this article, we break down: The difference between marginal and effective tax rates Why hitting a new tax bracket doesn’t raise your tax...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read