See What’s Possible with Cost Segregation

MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

WHAT IS COST SEGREGATION

• Engineering-based analysis that identifies and quantifies building components
• Components are then reclassified into shorter-lived tax categories, resulting in accelerated depreciation, tax deferral, and increased cash flow
• Front-loading of depreciation leverages the time value of money

WHY PERFORM COST SEGREGATION

• Accelerated depreciation can create $30,000-$200,000 in federal tax benefits for every $1M spent
• IRS-preferred strategy leverages your fixed assets while serving as an excellent asset management tool
• Vehicle for tax savings – provides data supporting a myriad of additional tax strategies, including bonus depreciation
• Manufacturing facilities are great candidates – high level of customization results in a large amount of assets that can be accelerated
• Light manufacturing facility: In general, 10-30% of assets eligible for accelerated depreciation
• Heavy manufacturing facility: On average, 30-50% of assets eligible

WHICH MANUFACTURING FACILITY ASSETS ARE COMMONLY SEGREGATED

Shorter-lived 5 or 7-year assets may include:
• Specialty electrical distribution
• Dedicated specialized HVAC systems
• Overhead cranes
• Hyper-dense foundation pads and reinforced flooring for heavy equipment
• Special-purpose equipment like refrigerated warehouses, clean rooms, etc.
• Security systems

Shorter-lived land improvements may include:
• Landscaping
• Underground utilities
• Paved parking lot
• Drain pipes, sanitary lines
• Retaining walls

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